California § 50230 - As used in this article: (a)

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 50230 — As used in this article: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 50230. As used in this article: (a)

As used in this article: (a) “Local agency” means a city, a city and county, or a county. (b) “Legislative body” means the legislative body of a local agency. (c) “Superintendent” means street superintendent, his assistants and deputies, or other public officer designated by the legislative body to perform the duties imposed by this article upon the superintendent. (d) “Abandoned excavation” means any abandoned mining shaft, pit, well, septic tank, cesspool, or other abandoned excavation dangerous to persons legally on the premises where the abandoned excavation is located or to minors under the age of 12 years; and any facilities or equipment used in connection with drilling oil, mining or exploring for minerals or diatomaceous soil which have been abandoned and which constitute a hazard endangering the safety and welfare of the people.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50230

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50230 cover?

Section 50230 ("As used in this article: (a)") 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 § 50230?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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