California § 21007 - Before the execution of such contract, a bond shall be executed and filed, runnin
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§ 21007. Before the execution of such contract, a bond shall be executed and filed, runnin
Before the execution of such contract, a bond shall be executed and filed, running to the county, in an amount not less than one-half of the contract price of the work, signed by the contractor and two or more sureties, who, unless surety companies, shall qualify before an officer entitled to administer the oath, in a sum aggregately equal to the amount of the bond, each surety in the amount for which he or she becomes surety. Such bond shall be conditioned for the faithful execution of the contract by the contractor, and for the payment by him or her for all labor and materials furnished for or in the doing of the work. The form and sufficiency of said bond shall be passed upon by some member of the board of supervisors, and such bond shall inure as well to the benefit of any and all persons furnishing labor or materials for the work as to that of the county.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21007
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21007 cover?
Section 21007 ("Before the execution of such contract, a bond shall be executed and filed, runnin") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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