California § 8122 - An owner, direct contractor, or subcontractor may not, by contract or otherwise,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8122 — An owner, direct contractor, or subcontractor may not, by contract or otherwise,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8122. An owner, direct contractor, or subcontractor may not, by contract or otherwise,
An owner, direct contractor, or subcontractor may not, by contract or otherwise, waive, affect, or impair any other claimantâs rights under this part, whether with or without notice, and any term of a contract that purports to do so is void and unenforceable unless and until the claimant executes and delivers a waiver and release under this article.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8122
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8122 cover?
Section 8122 ("An owner, direct contractor, or subcontractor may not, by contract or otherwise,") 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 § 8122?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8122" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8122 apply to my situation?
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