California § 4452 - In a statutory form power of attorney, the language granting power with respect t

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§ 4452. In a statutory form power of attorney, the language granting power with respect t

In a statutory form power of attorney, the language granting power with respect to tangible personal property transactions empowers the agent to do all of the following: (a) Accept as a gift or as security for a loan, reject, demand, buy, receive, or otherwise acquire ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property. (b) Sell, exchange, convey with or without covenants, release, surrender, mortgage, encumber, pledge, hypothecate, create a security interest in, pawn, grant options concerning, lease, sublease to others, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property. (c) Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by litigation or otherwise, a mortgage, security interest, encumbrance, lien, or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property. (d) Do an act of management or conservation with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including all of the following: (1) Insuring against casualty, liability, or loss. (2) Obtaining or regaining possession, or protecting the property or interest, by litigation or otherwise. (3) Paying, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments. (4) Moving from place to place. (5) Storing for hire or on a gratuitous bailment. (6) Using, altering, and making repairs or alterations.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4452

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4452 cover?

Section 4452 ("In a statutory form power of attorney, the language granting power with respect t") 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.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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