California § 40309 - Whenever a notice of parking violation is issued in accordance with Sections 4020
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§ 40309. Whenever a notice of parking violation is issued in accordance with Sections 4020
Whenever a notice of parking violation is issued in accordance with Sections 40202 and 40203, or a notice of delinquent parking violation is issued pursuant to Section 40206, the amount fixed as a parking penalty for the violation charged may be forwarded by United States mail to the person authorized to receive a deposit of the parking penalty. Payment of a parking penalty forwarded by mail is effective only when actually received, and the presumption that a letter duly directed and mailed was received does not apply. Section 40512 is applicable to a parking penalty posted pursuant to this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40309
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40309 cover?
Section 40309 ("Whenever a notice of parking violation is issued in accordance with Sections 4020") 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 § 40309?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 40309 apply to my situation?
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