{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"22197","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 22197","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 3. CONTRACTING BY LOCAL AGENCIES [20100. - 22199.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4.8. Port of Long Beach Pier Wind Project Contracting [22190. - 22199.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-4.8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 707, Sec. 1.   (AB 2235)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The negotiation process shall expressly prohibit practices that may result in unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, rebates, kickbacks, or other unlawful consideration.</p><p>(b) The negotiation process shall expressly prohibit city employees from participating in the selection process when those employees have a relationship with a person or business entity seeking a contract under this chapter that would subject those employees to Section <a href=\"/gov/87100\">87100</a> of the Government Code.</p>","text":"(a) The negotiation process shall expressly prohibit practices that may result in unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, rebates, kickbacks, or other unlawful consideration. (b) The negotiation process shall expressly prohibit city employees from participating in the selection process when those employees have a relationship with a person or business entity seeking a contract under this chapter that would subject those employees to Section 87100 of the Government Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/port-of-long-beach-pier-wind-project-contracting-22197","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}