California § 553 - The following definitions apply to this article only: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 553 — The following definitions apply to this article only: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 553. The following definitions apply to this article only: (a)
The following definitions apply to this article only: (a) âSignâ means a sign not less than one (1) square foot in area and upon which in letters not less than two inches in height appear the words âtrespassing-loitering forbidden by law,â or words describing the use of the property followed by the words âno trespassing.â (b) âPosted propertyâ means any property specified in Section 554 which is posted in a manner provided in Section 554.1. (c) âPosted boundaryâ means a line running from sign to sign and such line need not conform to the legal boundary or legal description of any lot, parcel, or acreage of land, but only the area within the posted boundary shall constitute posted property, except as otherwise provided in subdivision (e) of Section 554. 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 553
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 553 cover?
Section 553 ("The following definitions apply to this article only: (a)") 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 § 553?
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How does California § 553 apply to my situation?
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