California § 53021 - Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 53021 — Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53021. Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its t
Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its territorial limits are conclusively deemed for the direct protection and benefit of its inhabitants and property if made or performed for: (a) A national or local emergency created by military attack or sabotage. (b) Providing adequate national or local defense. (c) A local emergency, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 8558. (d) Before one local agency may respond to a request for material fire protection or aid pursuant to this article the requesting agency must have primary fire protection by an organized fire department pursuant to law, and the request for aid must come from the chief or other authorized agent of such requesting agency. Notwithstanding budget limitations and restrictions imposed by law, except limitations imposed by the Constitution, all such services performed or expenditures made are payable from any funds of the public agency rendering the services or making the expenditure upon the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of that agency determining that the services were performed or the expenditures were made in connection with such an emergency and designating the fund or funds from which the obligation is to be paid.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 53021
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 53021 cover?
Section 53021 ("Services performed or expenditures made by a local agency within or without its t") 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 § 53021?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 53021" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 53021 apply to my situation?
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