California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §5019: The contract shall provide that the work shall be commenced within twenty days after the contractor has received written notice from the clerk that there is sufficient money or revenue bonds in the sp
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A contract must require work to begin within twenty days after the contractor receives written notice from the clerk confirming sufficient funds or revenue bonds are available.
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