Section 11148 Of Chapter 1.5. National Search Of Criminal Records From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.5.
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. The agencies listed in Section 11146 may contract with any
vendor demonstrating the capability to conduct such background
searches in a timely manner and with the assurance of complete
confidentiality. Any such vendor shall (a) be a licensed private
investigator as defined in Section 7521 of the Business and
Professions Code; (b) have been in business for at least five years;
(c) be able to furnish bank references; (d) provide a minimum of one
million dollars ($1,000,000) in liability insurance, with the
contracting agency being named as an additional insured; and (e) be
able to provide services, via subcontracts if necessary, in all areas
of the state.
No contract shall be let unless it provides therein that the cost
per applicant for a search, including administrative costs, shall not
exceed forty dollars ($40). The state shall not be liable for any
amount in excess of forty dollars ($40) per applicant.