California § 738 - Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, exceptin
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 738 — Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, exceptin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 738. Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, exceptin
(a) Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, excepting Section 709, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), provided that a violation committed willfully and with knowledge of the provisions of the violated section or subdivision is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (b) Each violation of Section 709 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 738
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 738 cover?
Section 738 ("Each violation of a section or subdivision of a section of this article, exceptin") 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.
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