Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 352, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.
(a)If a decision is made to proceed with a research and development center, proceeds from the sale or lease of existing facilities owned by the department due to the transfer of the functions performed at those facilities to the research and development center shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for allocation for research and development purposes.
(b)Prior to recommending a site, the department shall hold at least one public hearing.
(c)The department shall not acquire a site for the center unless, at the time of the selection, construction of the center on that site is consistent with the applicable city or county general plan. With respect to this subdivision, the state shall not supercede local planning and zoning decisions.
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