§ 8052 Effective Date Transition Rules

Civil Code·California

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•This law started working on July 1, 2012.
•If someone did something related to this law before July 1, 2012, the old rules apply, not this new law.
•If part of this law is the same as an old law, it’s just a repeat of the old law, not a new rule.

Example

A builder starts working on a house in June 2012 and gives a notice about the work.

Since the notice was given before July 1, 2012, the old rules apply, not the new law.

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§ 8052 Effective Date Transition Rules

(a) This part is operative on July 1, 2012. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the effectiveness of a notice given or other action taken on a work of improvement before July 1, 2012, is governed by the applicable law in effect before July 1, 2012, and not by this part. (c) A provision of this part, insofar as it is substantially the same as a previously existing provision relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as a restatement and continuation thereof and not as a new enactment. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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operative work of improvement restatement and continuation new enactment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8052.

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