California § 40204 - If the parking penalty is received by the person authorized to receive the deposi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40204 — If the parking penalty is received by the person authorized to receive the deposi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40204. If the parking penalty is received by the person authorized to receive the deposi

(a) If the parking penalty is received by the person authorized to receive the deposit of the parking penalty and there is no contest as to that parking violation, the proceedings under this article shall terminate. (b) The issuing agency may, consistent with the written guidelines established by the agency, allow payment of the parking penalty in installments if the violator provides evidence satisfactory to the issuing agency of an inability to pay the parking penalty in full.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40204

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40204 cover?

Section 40204 ("If the parking penalty is received by the person authorized to receive the deposi") 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 § 40204?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 40204 apply to my situation?

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