(a) This chapter does not prohibit payment of funds to a direct contractor or a direct contractorâs assignee if a stop payment notice is not received before the disbursing officer actually surrenders possession of the funds. (b) This chapter does not prohibit payment of any amount due to a direct contractor or a direct contractorâs assignee in excess of the amount necessary to pay the total amount of all claims stated in stop payment notices received by the public entity at the time of payment plus any interest and court costs that might reasonably be anticipated in connection with the claims.
‹ Prev All California sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.