California § 5906 - Upon the filing of a petition for reconsideration, or having granted reconsiderat
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5906 — Upon the filing of a petition for reconsideration, or having granted reconsiderat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5906. Upon the filing of a petition for reconsideration, or having granted reconsiderat
Upon the filing of a petition for reconsideration, or having granted reconsideration upon its own motion, the appeals board may, with or without further proceedings and with or without notice affirm, rescind, alter, or amend the order, decision, or award made and filed by the appeals board or the workersâ compensation judge on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in the case, or may grant reconsideration and direct the taking of additional evidence. Notice of the time and place of any hearing on reconsideration shall be given to the petitioner and adverse parties and to other persons as the appeals board orders.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5906
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5906 cover?
Section 5906 ("Upon the filing of a petition for reconsideration, or having granted reconsiderat") 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 § 5906?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5906 apply to my situation?
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