California § 13555 - If any personal representative fails to pay any tax imposed by this part for whic

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13555 — If any personal representative fails to pay any tax imposed by this part for whic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13555. If any personal representative fails to pay any tax imposed by this part for whic

If any personal representative fails to pay any tax imposed by this part for which he or she is liable prior to the delinquent date of the tax, he or she shall, on motion of the Controller, in his or her discretion, be required by the superior court having jurisdiction to execute a bond to the people of the State of California in a penalty of twice the amount of the tax with those sureties as the court may approve, conditioned for the payment of the tax, plus interest on the tax at the rate of 12 percent per annum commencing on the date that tax became delinquent, within a certain time to be fixed by the court and specified in the bond.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13555

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13555 cover?

Section 13555 ("If any personal representative fails to pay any tax imposed by this part for whic") 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 § 13555?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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