California § 177 - The definition of
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 177 — The definition of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 177. The definition of
(a) The definition of âstate of the United Statesâ in Section 207 does not apply to this section. In this section, âstate of the United Statesâ means any state of the United States or the District of Columbia. (b) âForeign (other nation)â: (1) When used with respect to a bank, means any bank (including, without limitation, any commercial bank, merchant bank, or other institution that engages in banking activities that are usual in connection with the business of banking in the nation in which the institution is organized or operating) other than (A) a bank that is organized under the laws of a state of the United States or (B) a national bank that maintains its main office in a state of the United States. (2) When used with respect to an office of a bank, means an office that is located in a place other than a state of the United States. (3) When used with respect to any corporation other than a bank, means a corporation that is organized under the laws of a foreign nation.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 177
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 177 cover?
Section 177 ("The definition of") 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 § 177?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 177" (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 § 177 apply to my situation?
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