California § 13052 - The public entity rendering the service may present a claim to the public entity
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13052 — The public entity rendering the service may present a claim to the public entity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13052. The public entity rendering the service may present a claim to the public entity
(a) The public entity rendering the service may present a claim to the public entity liable therefor. If the claim is approved by the head of the fire department, if any, in the public entity to which the claim is presented, and by its governing body, it shall be paid in the same manner as other charges and if the claim is not paid, an action may be brought for its collection. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any claims against the state shall be presented to the Department of General Services in accordance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13052
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13052 cover?
Section 13052 ("The public entity rendering the service may present a claim to the public entity") 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.
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