California § 71720 - As used in this article: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 71720 — As used in this article: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71720. As used in this article: (a)
As used in this article: (a) âPublic agencyâ means and includes the United States or any department or agency thereof, the State or any department or agency thereof, and a county, city, public corporation, or public district of the State. (b) âPrivate corporationâ means and includes any private corporation organized under the laws of the United States or of this or any other state thereof.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 71720
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 71720 cover?
Section 71720 ("As used in this article: (a)") 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 § 71720?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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