California § 10801 - Any person who knowingly and intentionally owns or operates a chop shop is guilty
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§ 10801. Any person who knowingly and intentionally owns or operates a chop shop is guilty
Any person who knowingly and intentionally owns or operates a chop shop is guilty of a public offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for two, three, or four years, or by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment, or by up to one year in the county jail, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10801
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10801 cover?
Section 10801 ("Any person who knowingly and intentionally owns or operates a chop shop is guilty") 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 § 10801?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 10801 apply to my situation?
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