California § 20439 - He may extend the time fixed for completion of the work from time to time, under
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20439 — He may extend the time fixed for completion of the work from time to time, under, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20439. He may extend the time fixed for completion of the work from time to time, under
He may extend the time fixed for completion of the work from time to time, under the direction of the legislative body. All applications for extensions of time, if in writing, must be filed in the office of the clerk before the expiration of the original time fixed in the contract, or of the time granted by extension, as the case may be. An extension of time may be granted by the legislative body after the expiration of the time originally fixed in the contract or as previously extended, and the extension so granted shall be deemed to commence and be effective from the date of such expiration. Any extension of time shall not release the sureties upon any bond required under this division.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20439
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20439 cover?
Section 20439 ("He may extend the time fixed for completion of the work from time to time, under") 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.
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