California § 4300 - A third person shall accord an attorney-in-fact acting pursuant to the provisions
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4300 — A third person shall accord an attorney-in-fact acting pursuant to the provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4300. A third person shall accord an attorney-in-fact acting pursuant to the provisions
A third person shall accord an attorney-in-fact acting pursuant to the provisions of a power of attorney the same rights and privileges that would be accorded the principal if the principal were personally present and seeking to act. However, a third person is not required to honor the attorney-in-factâs authority or conduct business with the attorney-in-fact if the principal cannot require the third person to act or conduct business in the same circumstances.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4300
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4300 cover?
Section 4300 ("A third person shall accord an attorney-in-fact acting pursuant to the provisions") 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 § 4300?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4300 apply to my situation?
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