California § 8044
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8044, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8044.
(a) (1) For the purposes of Title 2 (commencing with Section 8160), âstop payment noticeâ means the notice given by a claimant under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8500) of Title 2. (2) A stop payment notice given under Title 2 (commencing with Section 8160) may be bonded or unbonded. A âbonded stop payment noticeâ is a notice given with a bond under Section 8532. An âunbonded stop payment noticeâ is a notice not given with a bond under Section 8532. (3) Except to the extent Title 2 (commencing with Section 8160) distinguishes between a bonded and an unbonded stop payment notice, a reference in that title to a stop payment notice includes both a bonded and an unbonded notice. (b) For the purposes of Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000), âstop payment noticeâ means the notice given by a claimant under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 9350) of Title 3. (c) A reference in another statute to a âstop noticeâ in connection with the remedies provided in this part means a stop payment notice.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8044
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8044 cover?
Section 8044 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 § 8044?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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