California § 29536 - It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the pur
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 29536 — It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the pur, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29536. It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the pur
It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of, the offer to sell, the offer to purchase, the offer to enter into, or the entry into, a commodity, commodity contract, or commodity option to do any of the following: (a) To willfully employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud. (b) To willfully make any false report, enter any false record, make any untrue statement of a material fact, or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. (c) To willfully engage in any transaction, act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any persons. (d) To willfully misappropriate or convert the funds, security, or property of any other person.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 29536
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 29536 cover?
Section 29536 ("It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, in connection with the pur") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 29536?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 29536" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 29536 apply to my situation?
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