California § 7109 - A willful departure in any material respect from accepted trade standards for goo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7109 — A willful departure in any material respect from accepted trade standards for goo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7109. A willful departure in any material respect from accepted trade standards for goo
(a) A willful departure in any material respect from accepted trade standards for good and workmanlike construction constitutes a cause for disciplinary action, unless the departure was in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by or under the direct supervision of an architect. (b) A willful departure from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect, which is prejudicial to another, without the consent of the owner or his or her duly authorized representative and without the consent of the person entitled to have the particular construction project or operation completed in accordance with such plans or specifications, constitutes a cause for disciplinary action.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7109
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7109 cover?
Section 7109 ("A willful departure in any material respect from accepted trade standards for goo") 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 § 7109?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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