California § 21020.9 - The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21020.9 — The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21020.9. The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to
The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to be made, under the act, in any municipality in the district shall first be approved by the legislative body of the municipality before the commencement of the work or improvements, and before any contract shall be let therefor; provided, that in the event the legislative body shall refuse or neglect to approve the plans and specifications for the work or improvement within 30 days after being requested by the board of supervisors so to do, then the board of supervisors shall omit the doing of the work or making of the improvements within the municipality, and the omission shall not affect the validity of its proceedings under the act, and the funds which were to be expended for the proposed work or improvement in the municipality may be expended elsewhere by the board of supervisors for carrying out the purposes of the act.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21020.9
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21020.9 cover?
Section 21020.9 ("The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to") 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 § 21020.9?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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