California § 10226 - Every contract shall contain a provision in regard to the time when the whole or
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§ 10226. Every contract shall contain a provision in regard to the time when the whole or
Every contract shall contain a provision in regard to the time when the whole or any specified portion of the work contemplated shall be completed, and shall provide that for each day completion is delayed beyond the specified time, the contractor shall forfeit and pay to the state a specified sum of money, to be deducted from any payments due or to become due to the contractor. The sum so specified is valid as liquidated damages unless manifestly unreasonable under the circumstances existing at the time the contract was made. A contract for a road project, flood control project, or project involving facilities of the State Water Resources Development System may also provide for the payment of extra compensation to the contractor, as a bonus for completion prior to the specified time, the provision, if used, to be included in the specifications and to clearly set forth the basis for the payment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10226
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10226 cover?
Section 10226 ("Every contract shall contain a provision in regard to the time when the whole or") 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 § 10226?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 10226 apply to my situation?
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