{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"12305.5","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 12305.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1100. - 22355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES [10100. - 19150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Recycled Product Procurement by the Legislature [12300. - 12320.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [12300. - 12306.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 816, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>If a recycled product costs more than the same product made with virgin material, the Legislature shall purchase fewer of those more costly products or apply cost savings, if any, gained from buying other recycled products towards the purchase of those more costly products.</p>","text":"If a recycled product costs more than the same product made with virgin material, the Legislature shall purchase fewer of those more costly products or apply cost savings, if any, gained from buying other recycled products towards the purchase of those more costly products.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/general-provisions-12305-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}