California § 1720 - Any public agency with authority to approve or deny port projects that result in
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1720 — Any public agency with authority to approve or deny port projects that result in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1720. Any public agency with authority to approve or deny port projects that result in
Any public agency with authority to approve or deny port projects that result in the filling of subtidal habitats within the ocean ports of California or habitats in the water of inland ports of California shall approve, as mitigation for those fill projects, any subtidal or in-water mitigation project proposed by the port authority that the public agency determines provides appropriate and adequate mitigation for the adverse impacts on the affected subtidal or in-water habitat in a manner consistent with other law that is then existing.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1720
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1720 cover?
Section 1720 ("Any public agency with authority to approve or deny port projects that result in") 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 § 1720?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1720" (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 § 1720 apply to my situation?
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