California · Penal Code
PEN §4497.52: Notwithstanding any other law, a county or city and county may contract for the purchase of products as specified in Section 4497.
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Notwithstanding any other law, a county or city and county may contract for the purchase of products as specified in Section 4497.50 with the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority or local Jail Industry Authority without the formality of obtaining bids or otherwise complying with provisions of the Public Contract Code.
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