Section 656 Of Article 3. Leases And Rentals From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.

. When all funds have been reimbursed for contributions which are made for the construction and equipping of any building or facility, the Department of General Services shall assume control of the operation and management of the building, improvement or facility. The Department of Agriculture shall have priority to occupy any space within any such building before the space is leased or let to any other agency at rental rates which are comparable to those charged to other state agencies for comparable facilities in other state-owned buildings.