California § 796 - When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detail

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 796 — When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 796. When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detail

When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detailed plans and specifications shall be prepared by the engineer or surveyor named to take charge of the proposed construction or improvement and shall be submitted to the department for its approval. If such plans and specifications meet with the approval of the department it shall so notify the petitioning board or boards of supervisors.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 796 cover?

Section 796 ("When a written agreement has been entered into as provided in section 794, detail") 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 § 796?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 796 apply to my situation?

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