California § 1601 - The following definitions apply to this chapter: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1601 — The following definitions apply to this chapter: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1601. The following definitions apply to this chapter: (a)
The following definitions apply to this chapter: (a) âAgreementâ means a lake or streambed alteration agreement. (b) âDayâ means calendar day. (c) âEmergencyâ has the same definition as in Section 21060.3 of the Public Resources Code. (d) âEntityâ means any person, state or local governmental agency, or public utility that is subject to this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1601
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1601 cover?
Section 1601 ("The following definitions apply to this chapter: (a)") 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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