California § 23 - The giving of notice by personal delivery is complete upon delivery of a copy of

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§ 23. The giving of notice by personal delivery is complete upon delivery of a copy of

The giving of notice by personal delivery is complete upon delivery of a copy of the notice to the person to be notified. The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four days after deposit of the notice in the mail, except that in the case of a notice informing a person of an offense against them under Section 40001, the notice is complete 10 days after mailing. The giving of notice by electronic notification, as authorized pursuant to Section 1801.2, is complete upon sending the electronic notification.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23 cover?

Section 23 ("The giving of notice by personal delivery is complete upon delivery of a copy of") 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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