{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"265","citation":"Wat. Code, § 265","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Powers of Department [205. - 347.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.6. Construction Contracts [265. - 265.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-1/chapter-2.5/article-2.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 2054.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding any provisions of the State Contract Act, the department may award and enter into construction contracts which require expenditures in excess of funds presently available therefor, but the obligation of the department and the State in such contracts shall be expressly contingent upon sufficient funds being made available by future appropriations or by law.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any provisions of the State Contract Act, the department may award and enter into construction contracts which require expenditures in excess of funds presently available therefor, but the obligation of the department and the State in such contracts shall be expressly contingent upon sufficient funds being made available by future appropriations or by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/construction-contracts-265","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}