California § 6308 - If an action or proceeding is commenced by or against a county, city, or other po
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6308 — If an action or proceeding is commenced by or against a county, city, or other po, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6308. If an action or proceeding is commenced by or against a county, city, or other po
If an action or proceeding is commenced by or against a county, city, or other political subdivision or agency of the state involving the title to or the boundaries of tidelands or submerged lands that have been or may hereafter be granted to it in trust by the Legislature, the State of California shall be joined as a necessary party defendant in the action or proceeding. Service of summons shall be made upon the Chair of the State Lands Commission and upon the Attorney General, and the Attorney General shall represent the state in all the actions or proceedings. If judgment is given against the state in the action or proceeding, costs shall not be recovered from the state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6308
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6308 cover?
Section 6308 ("If an action or proceeding is commenced by or against a county, city, or other po") 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 § 6308?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 6308 apply to my situation?
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