California § 16885 - Sections 16880 to 16884, inclusive, shall be liberally construed to the end that
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16885 — Sections 16880 to 16884, inclusive, shall be liberally construed to the end that, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16885. Sections 16880 to 16884, inclusive, shall be liberally construed to the end that
Sections 16880 to 16884, inclusive, shall be liberally construed to the end that water works and systems may be planned by public utility districts for areas requiring them which may not all be in one district and to the end that they may be used to the fullest capacity. Any contract or agreement made under these sections is not subject to the limitations provided in Section 16474, and such a contract or agreement made with the Federal Government, or any branch thereof, is not subject to the limitations provided in Section 16573.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16885
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16885 cover?
Section 16885 ("Sections 16880 to 16884, inclusive, shall be liberally construed to the end that") 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 § 16885?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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