California § 9360 - This chapter does not prohibit payment of funds to a direct contractor or a direc

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§ 9360. This chapter does not prohibit payment of funds to a direct contractor or a direc

(a) This chapter does not prohibit payment of funds to a direct contractor or a direct contractor’s assignee if a stop payment notice is not received before the disbursing officer actually surrenders possession of the funds. (b) This chapter does not prohibit payment of any amount due to a direct contractor or a direct contractor’s assignee in excess of the amount necessary to pay the total amount of all claims stated in stop payment notices received by the public entity at the time of payment plus any interest and court costs that might reasonably be anticipated in connection with the claims.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9360

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9360 cover?

Section 9360 ("This chapter does not prohibit payment of funds to a direct contractor or a direc") 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 § 9360?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 9360 apply to my situation?

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