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§ 8899.90. The purpose of this chapter includes all of the following: (a) To prohibit the us

The purpose of this chapter includes all of the following: (a) To prohibit the use of the word “squaw” for geographic features and place names within the State of California. (b) To establish a process for the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names to review and revise offensive names in the State of California and, as necessary, submit formal requests to the United States Board on Geographic Names to render decisions on proposed name changes.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8899.90 cover?

Section 8899.90 ("The purpose of this chapter includes all of the following: (a) To prohibit the us") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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