California § 5003 - This division shall be liberally construed in order to effectuate its purposes. N
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5003 — This division shall be liberally construed in order to effectuate its purposes. N, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5003. This division shall be liberally construed in order to effectuate its purposes. N
This division shall be liberally construed in order to effectuate its purposes. No error, irregularity, informality, and no neglect or omission of any officer, in any procedure taken under this division, which does not directly affect the jurisdiction of the legislative body to order the work or improvement, shall avoid or invalidate such proceeding or any assessment for the cost of work done thereunder. The exclusive remedy of any person affected or aggrieved thereby shall be by appeal to the legislative body in accordance with the provisions of this division.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5003
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5003 cover?
Section 5003 ("This division shall be liberally construed in order to effectuate its purposes. N") 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 § 5003?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5003 apply to my situation?
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