Notwithstanding any other law, the director shall exempt from the director’s approval, or approval of the department, transactions entered into by the State Department of Developmental Services for the lease, lease-purchase, or lease with the option to purchase the Stabilization, Training, Assistance and Reintegration (STAR) homes known as North STAR Home 1, located in the City of Vacaville, and as North STAR Home 2, located in the City of Vacaville, and which serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The State Department of Developmental Services may, in its sole discretion, consult with the department in the review or preparation of any lease executed pursuant to this section.
(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 11, Sec. 4. (AB 79) Effective June 29, 2020.)