California § 136.1 - The department may enter into major damage mitigation contracts to perform major
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 136.1 — The department may enter into major damage mitigation contracts to perform major, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136.1. The department may enter into major damage mitigation contracts to perform major
The department may enter into major damage mitigation contracts to perform major damage repairs and operations on state highways when caused by sudden, unforeseen events such as storms, landslides, flooding, high surf, earthquakes or other geological action, or civil unrest. These contracts may be entered into prior to the onset of major damage in order to retain the contractor in readiness to respond to incidents as needed. Work performed under each contract shall be limited to physical construction, demolition, debris removal, and traffic control. The work shall be considered, for funding purposes, as a public works construction project.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 136.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 136.1 cover?
Section 136.1 ("The department may enter into major damage mitigation contracts to perform major") 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 § 136.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 136.1 apply to my situation?
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