Public Contract Code section 1102

“Emergency,” as used in this code, means a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.

Source: Section 1102, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=1102. (updated Jan. 1, 1995; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_contract_code_section_1102

Original Source: Section 1102, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=1102. (last accessed May 12, 2025).