Food and Agricultural Code § 627

(a) The secretary may do any and all things that are necessary to protect the investment or use, including the purchase of insurance against the loss of, or damage to, the property, or the loss of its use and occupancy, of any property and buildings and appurtenant facilities under the control of the department.

(b) Any transaction that is entered into by the secretary pursuant to this section is subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.