California § 22804 - For the purposes of this chapter, war with a foreign power exists under any of th

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22804 — For the purposes of this chapter, war with a foreign power exists under any of th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22804. For the purposes of this chapter, war with a foreign power exists under any of th

For the purposes of this chapter, war with a foreign power exists under any of the following conditions: (a) Whenever Congress has declared war and peace has not been formally restored. (b) Whenever the United States is engaged in active military operations against any foreign power, whether or not war has been formally declared. (c) Whenever the United States is assisting the United Nations, in actions involving the use of armed force, to maintain or restore international peace and security.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22804

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22804 cover?

Section 22804 ("For the purposes of this chapter, war with a foreign power exists under any of th") 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 § 22804?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 22804 apply to my situation?

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