California § 6305 - In the event the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 15 percent,
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§ 6305. In the event the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 15 percent,
In the event the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 15 percent, a further fee shall be required by the department and shall be 115 percent of the amount by which the original fee is less than it would have been had the cost it was based upon been the same as the actual cost. No further fee shall be required, however, if that fee is to be computed at less than five hundred dollars ($500).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6305 cover?
Section 6305 ("In the event the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost by more than 15 percent,") 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 § 6305?
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