California § 4690 - If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a ques
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4690 — If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a ques, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4690. If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a ques
(a) If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a question concerning the capacity of the principal, the agent may consult with a person previously designated by the principal for this purpose, and may also consult with and obtain information needed to carry out the agentâs duties from the principalâs spouse, physician, supervising health care provider, attorney, a member of the principalâs family, or other person, including a business entity or government agency, with respect to matters covered by the power of attorney for health care. (b) A person described in subdivision (a) from whom information is requested shall disclose information that the agent requires to carry out his or her duties. Disclosure under this section is not a waiver of any privilege that may apply to the information disclosed.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4690
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4690 cover?
Section 4690 ("If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a ques") 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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