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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 2§ 9100 Public Works Payment Claims

§ 9100 Public Works Payment Claims

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§ 9100 Public Works Payment Claims

Key Takeaways

  • •If you worked on a government project and weren't paid, you can ask the government to stop paying the main contractor until you get your money.
  • •Workers, subcontractors, and certain suppliers can do this, but the main contractor cannot.
  • •This only works if your work was approved by someone in charge of the project.

Example

A painter works on a new school building but doesn't get paid for the job.

The painter can tell the school district to hold the main contractor's payment until the painter gets their money. But if the main contractor isn't paid, they can't use this rule to stop payments.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9100 Public Works Payment Claims

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), any of the following persons that have not been paid in full may give a stop payment notice to the public entity or assert a claim against a payment bond: (1) A person that provides work for a public works contract, if the work is authorized by a direct contractor, subcontractor, architect, project manager, or other person having charge of all or part of the public works contract. (2) A laborer. (3) A person described in Section 4107.7 of the Public Contract Code. (b) A direct contractor may not give a stop payment notice or assert a claim against a payment bond under this title. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

stop payment noticepayment bonddirect contractorpublic works contract

Related Statutes

  • § 8522 Owner Stop Payment Obligations
  • § 8004 Lien Claimant Definition
  • § 8170 Contractor Contract Owner Information
  • § 8520 Stop Payment Notice Requirements
  • § 9300 Preliminary Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 9100.
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