California Public Contract Code
§ 12112.1
PCC § 12112.1 Effective Jul 13, 2026Div. 2 · Part 2 · Ch. 3
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(a)Software license contracts allowing the use of the software for a specified time period with recurring payments may be paid in advance subject to the procedures, terms, and conditions that the controlling department, as specified in Section 12100, deems necessary to protect the state’s interests.
(b)If an agreement combines the purchase of software with contracted personnel, this section may be applied only to the software purchase and payment in advance for contracted personnel is prohibited. “Contracted personnel” includes, but is not limited to, consulting services, instructor-led training, and other personal services.
(c)A single payment for a lifetime license is permitted.
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Legislative history
Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 84, Sec. 34. (SB 172) Effective July 13, 2026.