California § 9404 - The public entity shall serve on the claimant a copy of the direct contractor
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§ 9404. The public entity shall serve on the claimant a copy of the direct contractor
The public entity shall serve on the claimant a copy of the direct contractorâs affidavit, together with a notice stating that the public entity will release the funds withheld, or the portion of the funds demanded, unless the claimant serves on the public entity a counteraffidavit on or before the time stated in the notice. The time stated in the notice shall be not less than 10 days nor more than 20 days after service on the claimant of the copy of the affidavit. The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9404
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9404 cover?
Section 9404 ("The public entity shall serve on the claimant a copy of the direct contractor") 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 § 9404?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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