California § 2812 - Whenever poisonous gas, explosives, dust, smoke, or other similar substances, or
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2812 — Whenever poisonous gas, explosives, dust, smoke, or other similar substances, or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2812. Whenever poisonous gas, explosives, dust, smoke, or other similar substances, or
Whenever poisonous gas, explosives, dust, smoke, or other similar substances, or fire exist upon or so near a public highway as to create a menace to public health or safety, members of the California Highway Patrol, police departments, or sheriffâs office may close any highway to traffic when necessary to protect the public from such dangers. Whenever a highway is closed, the governmental agency having control over the highway shall be immediately notified of the reason of the closing and the location.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2812
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2812 cover?
Section 2812 ("Whenever poisonous gas, explosives, dust, smoke, or other similar substances, or") 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 § 2812?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2812 apply to my situation?
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