California § 2851 - It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to provide an alternative

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§ 2851. It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to provide an alternative

It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to provide an alternative procedure for the collection of property taxes on the secured roll after the second installment of such taxes is delinquent. It is further declared to be the object of this alternative procedure to eliminate the preparation of a delinquent roll by the county tax collector in those counties in which the tax collector has prepared an abstract list of the unpaid items from all delinquent rolls of the county.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2851

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2851 cover?

Section 2851 ("It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to provide an alternative") 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 § 2851?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2851" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 2851 apply to my situation?

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