California § 7202 - The Department of Transportation is prohibited from withholding retention proceed
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§ 7202. The Department of Transportation is prohibited from withholding retention proceed
(a) The Department of Transportation is prohibited from withholding retention proceeds when making progress payments to a contractor for work performed on a transportation project. (b) Nothing in this section shall alter, amend, or impair the rights, duties, and obligations of an original contractor, its subcontractors, and all subcontractors thereunder, relating to the construction of any public work of improvement as set forth in Section 7200. (c) The Department of Transportation shall promptly notify the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature if the stateâs best interests are compromised because retention was not withheld on a transportation project.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7202
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7202 cover?
Section 7202 ("The Department of Transportation is prohibited from withholding retention proceed") 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 § 7202?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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