California § 4402 - A statutory form power of attorney under this part is legally sufficient if all o

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4402 — A statutory form power of attorney under this part is legally sufficient if all o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4402. A statutory form power of attorney under this part is legally sufficient if all o

A statutory form power of attorney under this part is legally sufficient if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The wording of the form complies substantially with Section 4401. A form does not fail to comply substantially with Section 4401 merely because the form does not include the provisions of Section 4401 relating to designation of co-agents. A form does not fail to comply substantially with Section 4401 merely because the form uses the sentence “Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party learns of the revocation” in place of the sentence “Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation,” in which case the form shall be interpreted as if it contained the sentence “Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation.” (b) The form is properly completed. (c) The signature of the principal is acknowledged.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4402

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4402 cover?

Section 4402 ("A statutory form power of attorney under this part is legally sufficient if all o") 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 § 4402?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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