California § 1377 - The Controller shall not enter into any transaction which shall create or impose

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§ 1377. The Controller shall not enter into any transaction which shall create or impose

The Controller shall not enter into any transaction which shall create or impose upon the owners, heirs, devisees, legatees, or other claimants of the property involved, any obligation under an executory contract, the performance of which is not already an obligation of such owners, heirs, devisees, legatees, or other claimants prior to the consummation of the transactions authorized by this chapter.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1377 cover?

Section 1377 ("The Controller shall not enter into any transaction which shall create or impose") 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 § 1377?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1377" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 1377 apply to my situation?

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