California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20453: Changes may exceed the 20-percent limitation in cost when the legislative body orders such changes.

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A legislative body may authorize changes that exceed a 20-percent cost limitation when it issues an order to do so.

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Changes may exceed the 20-percent limitation in cost when the legislative body orders such changes. That portion of the added cost which exceeds the 20-percent limitation shall be paid by the city.

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