California § 20873 - If the work is not done with diligence as in this article provided, the legislati
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20873 — If the work is not done with diligence as in this article provided, the legislati, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20873. If the work is not done with diligence as in this article provided, the legislati
If the work is not done with diligence as in this article provided, the legislative body may, by resolution entered upon its minutes, prescribe such terms and conditions as it may see fit and proper before permitting the person to continue with the work. If the person shall, after three daysâ notice of the adoption of the resolution, fail to comply with the terms and conditions so prescribed, the legislative body may, at any time thereafter, declare the person to have forfeited its privilege of performing such work under its own direction. Whereupon the street superintendent shall advertise for bids for the performance of the work, or such portion thereof as may remain uncompleted, and the contract therefor shall be awarded and entered into in the manner provided for in this article for the awarding and execution of contracts where the person has not elected to make the improvements under its own direction.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20873
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20873 cover?
Section 20873 ("If the work is not done with diligence as in this article provided, the legislati") 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 § 20873?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 20873" (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 § 20873 apply to my situation?
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