California § 12599.5 - Each application for registration or renewal of registration under subdivision (b
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12599.5 — Each application for registration or renewal of registration under subdivision (b, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12599.5. Each application for registration or renewal of registration under subdivision (b
Each application for registration or renewal of registration under subdivision (b) of Section 12599 shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or by a bond issued by an admitted surety in favor of the State of California and in a form acceptable to the Attorney General. The cash deposit or bond shall be in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and shall be for the benefit of any person damaged as a result of malfeasance or misfeasance in the conduct of the activities specified in subdivision (a) of Section 12599. The bond may be in the form of a rider to a larger blanket liability bond.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12599.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12599.5 cover?
Section 12599.5 ("Each application for registration or renewal of registration under subdivision (b") 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 § 12599.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12599.5 apply to my situation?
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