California § 5838 - Neither the board of supervisors or the harbor commission, if one exists, is boun
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§ 5838. Neither the board of supervisors or the harbor commission, if one exists, is boun
Neither the board of supervisors or the harbor commission, if one exists, is bound by the improvement or development work described in the petition, or by the estimated cost set forth, but it may find that other, different, or less amount of improvement or development work should be done, and find the estimated cost and the incidental expenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5838
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5838 cover?
Section 5838 ("Neither the board of supervisors or the harbor commission, if one exists, is boun") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 5838?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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