California § 397 - When an emergency has been declared to exist by the Governor and during the conti
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 397 — When an emergency has been declared to exist by the Governor and during the conti, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 397. When an emergency has been declared to exist by the Governor and during the conti
When an emergency has been declared to exist by the Governor and during the continuance thereof, any person belonging to the military or naval forces of the State or of the United States shall, together with his conveyance, personal baggage, and the military property of the State or of the United States in his charge, be allowed to pass free through all tollgates and over all toll bridges and all ferries, if he presents an order for duty in the military or naval service of the State or of the United States. The provisions of this section do not apply to any tollgate, toll bridge or ferry owned or operated by any private individual, corporation or utility, or owned or operated by any municipal corporation or bridge and highway district.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 397
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 397 cover?
Section 397 ("When an emergency has been declared to exist by the Governor and during the conti") 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 § 397?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 397" (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 § 397 apply to my situation?
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