California § 12331 - Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law or
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12331 — Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12331. Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law or
Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law or whenever any state agency or officer requires that a pledge of money be made to secure the performance of an act or duty, the pledges shall first be approved by the governing or administrating state agency or officer and, upon the written order of the state agency or officer, shall be deposited with the Treasurer in accordance with Sections 16305 to 16305.7, inclusive. All money deposited with the Treasurer pursuant to this section shall be held by the Treasurer subject to law and the written order or instructions of the state agency or official making or authorizing the deposit and the state shall be responsible for the safe return thereof.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12331
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12331 cover?
Section 12331 ("Notwithstanding any general or specific law to the contrary, whenever any law 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 § 12331?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12331 apply to my situation?
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