California § 19180 - The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) It is generally accepted that variou
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19180 — The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) It is generally accepted that variou, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19180. The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) It is generally accepted that variou
The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) It is generally accepted that various areas of the state will experience moderate and severe earthquakes in the foreseeable future. (b) A serious threat to life and property resulting from these earthquakes is the threat of fire resulting from earthquake damage. (c) In order to mitigate, as much as possible, the effects of a major earthquake, including fire resulting from an earthquake, local governments should be authorized to adopt ordinances requiring installation of earthquake sensitive gas shutoff devices in buildings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19180
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19180 cover?
Section 19180 ("The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) It is generally accepted that variou") 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 § 19180?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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