California § 11571 - If there is reason to believe that a nuisance, as described in Section 11570, is

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11571 — If there is reason to believe that a nuisance, as described in Section 11570, is, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11571. If there is reason to believe that a nuisance, as described in Section 11570, is

If there is reason to believe that a nuisance, as described in Section 11570, is kept, maintained, or exists in any county, the district attorney or county counsel of the county, or the city attorney of any incorporated city or of any city and county, in the name of the people, may, or any citizen of the state resident in the county, in his or her own name, may, maintain an action to abate and prevent the nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person conducting or maintaining it, and the owner, lessee, or agent of the building or place in or upon which the nuisance exists from directly or indirectly maintaining or permitting the nuisance.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11571

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11571 cover?

Section 11571 ("If there is reason to believe that a nuisance, as described in Section 11570, is") 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 § 11571?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 11571 apply to my situation?

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