California § 970.4 - Except as provided in Section 970.6, the governing body of a local public entity
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 970.4 — Except as provided in Section 970.6, the governing body of a local public entity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 970.4. Except as provided in Section 970.6, the governing body of a local public entity
Except as provided in Section 970.6, the governing body of a local public entity shall pay, to the extent funds are available in the fiscal year in which it becomes final, any judgment, with interest thereon, out of any funds to the credit of the local public entity that are: (a) Unappropriated for any other purpose unless the use of such funds is restricted by law or contract to other purposes; or (b) Appropriated for the current fiscal year for the payment of judgments and not previously encumbered.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 970.4
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 970.4 cover?
Section 970.4 ("Except as provided in Section 970.6, the governing body of a local public entity") 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 § 970.4?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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