California § 995.420 - Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 995.420 — Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 995.420. Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective
(a) Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective at a different time, a bond is effective at the time it is given or, if the statute requires that the bond be approved, at the time it is approved. (b) If the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective at a time other than the time it is given or approved, the bond is effective at the time provided unless an objection is made to the bond before that time. If an objection is made to a bond before the time provided, the bond becomes effective when the court makes an order determining the sufficiency of the bond.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 995.420
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 995.420 cover?
Section 995.420 ("Unless the statute providing for a bond provides that the bond becomes effective") 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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