California § 5303 - Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, r
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5303 — Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, r, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303. Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, r
Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, resolution or order, bonds of any public body are required or permitted to be signed or countersigned manually by any public officer who is permitted by law to have a deputy, such bonds may be signed or countersigned on behalf of such officer by any deputy of such officer who has been authorized by such officer in writing so to sign or countersign.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5303
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5303 cover?
Section 5303 ("Whenever under any law of this State, or under the provisions of any ordinance, r") 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 § 5303?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5303 apply to my situation?
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