California § 8951 - The department, whenever it deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this par
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8951 — The department, whenever it deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this par, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8951. The department, whenever it deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this par
The department, whenever it deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this part or any rule or regulation adopted under this part, may require any user or vendor to deposit with it any security that it may determine. Any security in the form of cash, government bonds, or insured deposits in banks and savings and loan institutions shall be held by the department in trust to be used solely in the manner provided for by this section and Section 8956. The department may sell the security at public sale if it becomes necessary in order to recover any amount due under this part. Notice of the sale may be served upon the person who deposited the security in the manner prescribed for service of notice of a deficiency determination. Upon any sale, any surplus above the amount due shall be returned to the person who deposited the security.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8951
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8951 cover?
Section 8951 ("The department, whenever it deems it necessary to ensure compliance with this par") 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 § 8951?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8951" (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 § 8951 apply to my situation?
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