For purposes of Section 8483.5, the term “continuously appropriated” shall not be construed to mean “without regard to fiscal year.” The funds appropriated pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8483.5 are available for encumbrance for one year after the date upon which they first become available for encumbrance and are subject to Section 16304.1 of the Government Code.
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Section 8483.51, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=8483.51..