California · Civil Code
CIV §9402: The direct contractor shall serve on the public entity an affidavit, together with a copy of the affidavit, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1,
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A direct contractor must provide an affidavit to the public entity and comply with specific requirements outlined in Chapter 2 of Title 1.
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The direct contractor shall serve on the public entity an affidavit, together with a copy of the affidavit, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, that includes all of the following information: (a) An allegation of the grounds for release of the funds and a statement of the facts supporting the allegation. (b) A demand for the release of all or the portion of the funds that are alleged to be withheld improperly or in an excessive amount. (c) A statement of the address of the contractor within the state for the purpose of permitting service by mail on the contractor of any notice or document.
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