Section 1397.6 Of Article 9. Miscellaneous From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 9.

. The director may contract with necessary medical consultants to assist with the health care program. These contracts shall be on a noncompetitive bid basis and shall be exempt from Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10290) of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.