California § 1480 - Every officer, agent or employee not required by statute to give an official bond

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1480 — Every officer, agent or employee not required by statute to give an official bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1480. Every officer, agent or employee not required by statute to give an official bond

Every officer, agent or employee not required by statute to give an official bond may be required to give an individual official bond, or other form of individual bond, in the amount to be fixed by the appointing power and such bond shall inure to the benefit of the appointing power, state, county or municipality, by whom such officer, employee, or agent is employed as well as the officer under whom the employee or agent serves. The appointing power shall obtain the approval of the Department of General Services before requiring any state officer, employee, or agent to give an individual bond pursuant to this section, and before including the name or position or office of any such officer, employee, or agent in a master bond as provided in Section 1481.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1480

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1480 cover?

Section 1480 ("Every officer, agent or employee not required by statute to give an official bond") 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 § 1480?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1480" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 1480 apply to my situation?

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