California § 8104 - In order to establish the validity of any claim the Controller may, upon demand,

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§ 8104. In order to establish the validity of any claim the Controller may, upon demand,

In order to establish the validity of any claim the Controller may, upon demand, examine the books and records of the claimant for that purpose. The failure of the claimant to accede to that demand constitutes a waiver of all right to the refund claimed on account of the transactions questioned. The examination may be made either through employees of the office of the Controller or of the office of the board. Supporting evidence of all purchases included in a claim for refund shall be maintained by the claimant for inspection by the Controller or the office of the board for four years after the date of refund.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8104

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8104 cover?

Section 8104 ("In order to establish the validity of any claim the Controller may, upon demand,") 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 § 8104?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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