California § 23004 - A county may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Purchase, receive by gift or bequest, and
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 23004 — A county may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Purchase, receive by gift or bequest, and, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23004. A county may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Purchase, receive by gift or bequest, and
A county may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Purchase, receive by gift or bequest, and hold land within its limits, or elsewhere when permitted by law. (c) Make contracts and purchase and hold personal property necessary to the exercise of its powers. (d) Manage, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of its property as the interests of its inhabitants require. (e) Levy and collect taxes authorized by law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23004
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23004 cover?
Section 23004 ("A county may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Purchase, receive by gift or bequest, and") 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 § 23004?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 23004" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 23004 apply to my situation?
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