California § 501.3 - The time a notice or statement is given or sent, unless otherwise expressly provi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 501.3 — The time a notice or statement is given or sent, unless otherwise expressly provi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 501.3. The time a notice or statement is given or sent, unless otherwise expressly provi

The time a notice or statement is given or sent, unless otherwise expressly provided, means the time a written notice to a person is deposited in the United States mails; or the time any other written notice is personally delivered to the recipient.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 501.3 cover?

Section 501.3 ("The time a notice or statement is given or sent, unless otherwise expressly provi") 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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