State agencies shall encourage claimants to promptly pay their subcontractors and suppliers, especially those that are small businesses. In furtherance of this policy, state agencies shall utilize expedited payment processes to enable faster payment by prime contractors to their subcontractors and suppliers, and shall promptly respond to any subcontractor or supplier inquiries regarding the status of payments made to prime contractors.
Cal. Gov. Code § 927.10
Prompt Payment of Claims
Known as the California Prompt Payment Act
The act spans §§ 927–927 (14 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 861, Sec. 6
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.