California § 10601 - An action to determine the validity of the assessment, bonds, contract, improveme
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10601 — An action to determine the validity of the assessment, bonds, contract, improveme, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10601. An action to determine the validity of the assessment, bonds, contract, improveme
An action to determine the validity of the assessment, bonds, contract, improvement or acquisition may be brought by the legislative body or by the contractor pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. For such purpose an improvement or acquisition shall be deemed to be in existence upon its authorization and an assessment upon its confirmation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the action authorized by this section shall not be brought by any person other than the legislative body or the contractor, nor except when permitted by Section 10400 shall the action be brought after the date fixed for the beginning of work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10601
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10601 cover?
Section 10601 ("An action to determine the validity of the assessment, bonds, contract, improveme") 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 § 10601?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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