California § 53760 - A local public entity in this state may file a petition and exercise powers pursu

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§ 53760. A local public entity in this state may file a petition and exercise powers pursu

A local public entity in this state may file a petition and exercise powers pursuant to applicable federal bankruptcy law if either of the following apply: (a) The local public entity has participated in a neutral evaluation process pursuant to Section 53760.3. (b) The local public entity declares a fiscal emergency and adopts a resolution by a majority vote of the governing board pursuant to Section 53760.5.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 53760 cover?

Section 53760 ("A local public entity in this state may file a petition and exercise powers pursu") 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 § 53760?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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