In awarding contracts for the conduct of air pollution research, the state board shall consider the capability of the University of California and the California State University to mount a comprehensive program of research to seek solutions to air pollution problems and the ability of those universities through their respective campuses to mobilize a comprehensive research program for this purpose.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 69. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)