California § 10501 - The Real Estate Commissioner may file a complaint for any violation of Section 10
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§ 10501. The Real Estate Commissioner may file a complaint for any violation of Section 10
(a) The Real Estate Commissioner may file a complaint for any violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 before any court of competent jurisdiction, and the commissioner and the commissionerâs counsel, deputies or assistants may assist in presenting the law or facts at the trial. (b) It is the duty of the district attorney of the county in which a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 occurs to prosecute the violation. (c) A natural person convicted of a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. A corporation convicted of a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10501 cover?
Section 10501 ("The Real Estate Commissioner may file a complaint for any violation of Section 10") 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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