Section 996.17 Of Article 5d. Veterans Affairs Construction Act From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 4. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5d.

. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall have a prior claim on any office space constructed pursuant to this article at the time of initial occupancy of the office space and at all times thereafter; provided, the department shall pay rentals as prescribed in Section 996.19 for the space it occupies.