California § 51800 - When a district has levied an assessment and it appears to the board that it is u
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 51800 — When a district has levied an assessment and it appears to the board that it is u, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51800. When a district has levied an assessment and it appears to the board that it is u
When a district has levied an assessment and it appears to the board that it is unnecessary to collect all, or some portion of it, and it also appears to the board that the assessment or some part thereof is greater than required to meet all obligations incurred or to be incurred for the purposes for which the assessment or part thereof was levied, the board may, by resolution, request the board of supervisors to cancel all or any portion of the assessment including any interest thereon.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 51800
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51800 cover?
Section 51800 ("When a district has levied an assessment and it appears to the board that it is u") 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 § 51800?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 51800 apply to my situation?
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