California § 8520 - A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400), ot
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§ 8520. A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400), ot
(a) A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400), other than a direct contractor, may give the owner a stop payment notice. (b) The owner may give notice, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, demanding that a person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400) give the owner a stop payment notice. If the person fails to give the owner a bonded or unbonded stop payment notice, the person forfeits the right to a lien under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8520 cover?
Section 8520 ("A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400), ot") 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.
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