California § 20461 - No assignment by the contractor of the whole or any part of the money, assessment
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20461 — No assignment by the contractor of the whole or any part of the money, assessment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20461. No assignment by the contractor of the whole or any part of the money, assessment
No assignment by the contractor of the whole or any part of the money, assessment, partial assessment, any reassessment and any bonds which may be issued to represent any assessment or reassessment, due or to be due under the contract, or for âextrasâ in connection therewith, whether made before or after a verified claim is filed pursuant to this chapter, shall take priority over the claims, and the assignment shall have no binding force insofar as the rights of the claimants, or their assigns, are concerned. None of the provisions of Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000) of Part 6 of Division 4 of the Civil Code shall be applicable to any assessment, partial assessment, reassessment, bonds, moneys or funds payable to the contractor or assignee under this division or to any matter contained in this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20461
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20461 cover?
Section 20461 ("No assignment by the contractor of the whole or any part of the money, assessment") 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 § 20461?
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