California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20497: If in the opinion of the legislative body the public interest will not be served by allowing the property owners to take the contract it may so provide in the resolution of intention.

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A legislative body may prohibit property owners from accepting a contract if it determines public interest would not be served, as stated in a resolution of intention.

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If in the opinion of the legislative body the public interest will not be served by allowing the property owners to take the contract it may so provide in the resolution of intention.

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