California § 2783 - As used in Sections 2782 and 2782.5,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2783 — As used in Sections 2782 and 2782.5,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2783. As used in Sections 2782 and 2782.5,
As used in Sections 2782 and 2782.5, âconstruction contractâ is defined as any agreement or understanding, written or oral, respecting the construction, surveying, design, specifications, alteration, repair, improvement, renovation, maintenance, removal of or demolition of any building, highway, road, parking facility, bridge, water line, sewer line, oil line, gas line, electric utility transmission or distribution line, railroad, airport, pier or dock, excavation or other structure, appurtenance, development or other improvement to real or personal property, or an agreement to perform any portion thereof or any act collateral thereto, or to perform any service reasonably related thereto, including, but not limited to, the erection of all structures or performance of work in connection therewith, electrical power line clearing, tree trimming, vegetation maintenance, the rental of all equipment, all incidental transportation, moving, lifting, crane and rigging service and other goods and services furnished in connection therewith.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2783
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2783 cover?
Section 2783 ("As used in Sections 2782 and 2782.5,") 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 § 2783?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2783" (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 § 2783 apply to my situation?
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