California § 214.5 - Property used exclusively for school purposes of less than collegiate grade, or e
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 214.5 — Property used exclusively for school purposes of less than collegiate grade, or e, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 214.5. Property used exclusively for school purposes of less than collegiate grade, or e
(a) Property used exclusively for school purposes of less than collegiate grade, or exclusively for purposes of both schools of and less than collegiate grade, and owned and operated by religious, hospital or charitable funds, foundations or corporations, which property and funds, foundations, limited liability companies, or corporations meet all of the requirements of Section 214, shall be deemed to be within the exemption provided for in subdivision (b) of Section 4 and Section 5 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of California and Section 214. This section shall not be construed to enlarge the college exemption. (b) The amendments made by the act adding this subdivision shall apply with respect to lien dates occurring on and after January 1, 2005.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 214.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 214.5 cover?
Section 214.5 ("Property used exclusively for school purposes of less than collegiate grade, or e") 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 § 214.5?
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