California § 17290 - As used in this part,

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17290 — As used in this part,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17290. As used in this part,

As used in this part, “undetectable knife” means any knife or other instrument, with or without a handguard, that satisfies all of the following requirements: (a) It is capable of ready use as a stabbing weapon that may inflict great bodily injury or death. (b) It is commercially manufactured to be used as a weapon. (c) It is not detectable by a metal detector or magnetometer, either handheld or otherwise, which is set at standard calibration.

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17290

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17290 cover?

Section 17290 ("As used in this part,") 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 § 17290?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 17290" (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?

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