California § 5404 - Unless compensation is paid within the time limited in this chapter for the insti
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5404 — Unless compensation is paid within the time limited in this chapter for the insti, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5404. Unless compensation is paid within the time limited in this chapter for the insti
Unless compensation is paid within the time limited in this chapter for the institution of proceedings for its collection, the right to institute such proceedings is barred. The timely filing of an application with the appeals board by any party in interest for any part of the compensation defined by Section 3207 renders this chapter inoperative as to all further claims by such party against the defendants therein named for compensation arising from that injury, and the right to present such further claims is governed by Sections 5803 to 5805, inclusive.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5404
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5404 cover?
Section 5404 ("Unless compensation is paid within the time limited in this chapter for the insti") 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 § 5404?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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