California § 871.20 - Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 871.20 — Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 871.20. Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against a manufacturer who has elected under Section 871.29 to proceed under this chapter, seeking restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle pursuant to subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 1793.2, Section 1793.22, or Section 1794 of the Civil Code, or for civil penalties pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1794 of the Civil Code, where the request for restitution or replacement is based on noncompliance with the applicable express warranty. (b) This chapter does not apply to service contract claims under Section 1794 of the Civil Code or any action seeking remedies that are not restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 871.20
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 871.20 cover?
Section 871.20 ("Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against") 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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