California § 945.8 - Except where a different statute of limitations is specifically applicable to the

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§ 945.8. Except where a different statute of limitations is specifically applicable to the

Except where a different statute of limitations is specifically applicable to the public entity, and except as provided in Sections 930.6 and 935, any action against a public entity upon a cause of action for which a claim is not required to be presented in accordance with Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of this division must be commenced within the time prescribed by the statute of limitations that would be applicable if the action were brought against a defendant other than a public entity.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 945.8

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 945.8 cover?

Section 945.8 ("Except where a different statute of limitations is specifically applicable to the") 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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