California § 47550 - A city, county, or local agency operating a household hazardous waste collection,

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 47550 — A city, county, or local agency operating a household hazardous waste collection,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47550. A city, county, or local agency operating a household hazardous waste collection,

A city, county, or local agency operating a household hazardous waste collection, recycling, and disposal program in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 47100), and in accordance with Article 10.8 (commencing with Section 25218) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, is not liable for any damage or injury caused by an action taken by the city, county, or local agency, or an employee or authorized agency of the city, county, or local agency, in the course of the operation of the program, unless the action is performed in bad faith or in a negligent manner. For purposes of this section, it shall be presumed that the action is performed in good faith and without negligence, and this presumption shall affect the burden of proof.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 47550

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 47550 cover?

Section 47550 ("A city, county, or local agency operating a household hazardous waste collection,") 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 § 47550?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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