California § 31151 - The commissioner may accept and act upon the opinions, appraisements and reports

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§ 31151. The commissioner may accept and act upon the opinions, appraisements and reports

The commissioner may accept and act upon the opinions, appraisements and reports of any engineers, appraisers, or other experts which may be presented by an applicant or any interested party, on any question of fact concerning or affecting the franchises proposed to be offered and sold. In lieu of, or in addition to, such opinions, appraisements, and reports, the commissioner may have any or all matters concerning or affecting such franchises investigated, appraised, passed upon and certified to him by engineers, appraisers or other experts selected by him.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31151

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31151 cover?

Section 31151 ("The commissioner may accept and act upon the opinions, appraisements and reports") 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 § 31151?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 31151 apply to my situation?

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