California Public Resources Code

§ 42701

PRC § 42701 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 30 · Part 3 · Ch. 14 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)In purchasing any materials to be used in paving or paving subbase for use by the Department of Transportation and any other state agencies that provide construction and repair services, the State Procurement Officer shall contract for those items that utilize recycled materials in paving materials and base, subbase, and pervious backfill materials, unless the Director of Transportation determines that the use of the materials is not cost effective. In determining the cost-effectiveness of the materials subject to this section, the factors that the director shall consider include both of the following:

(1)The lifespan and durability of the pavement containing the materials.

(2)The maintenance cost of the pavement containing the materials.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 392, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.