California § 1771 - Except for public works projects of one thousand dollars (
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§ 1771. Except for public works projects of one thousand dollars (
Except for public works projects of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in this chapter, shall be paid to all workers employed on public works. This section is applicable only to work performed under contract, and is not applicable to work carried out by a public agency with its own forces. This section is applicable to contracts let for maintenance work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1771
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1771 cover?
Section 1771 ("Except for public works projects of one thousand dollars (") 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 § 1771?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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