California § 61342 - The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed as being complementar
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 61342 — The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed as being complementar, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61342. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed as being complementar
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed as being complementary of, and supplemental to, the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 61801) of this part. If a provision of this chapter and a similar provision of Chapter 2 is applicable to the same person and subject matter the provisions of Chapter 2 shall control. If a provision of this chapter is applicable to any person and subject matter as to which Chapter 2 makes no express provision, the provision of this chapter shall control.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 61342
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 61342 cover?
Section 61342 ("The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed as being complementar") 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.
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