California · Public Contract Code - PCC
PCC §10823: The payment bond shall secure the payment of the claims of laborers, mechanics, or materialmen employed on the work under the contract and shall contain all other provisions required by law.
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A payment bond must guarantee payment of claims from workers and suppliers on a construction contract and include all legally required provisions.
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