California § 11483 - Except as specified in Section 11483.5, whenever any person has, by means of fals
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11483 — Except as specified in Section 11483.5, whenever any person has, by means of fals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11483. Except as specified in Section 11483.5, whenever any person has, by means of fals
Except as specified in Section 11483.5, whenever any person has, by means of false statement or representation or by impersonation or other fraudulent device, obtained aid for a child not in fact entitled thereto, the person obtaining such aid shall be subject to prosecution under the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 10980) of Part 2. When the allegation is limited to failure to report not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) of income or resources, or the failure to report the presence of an additional person or persons in the household, all actions necessary to secure restitution shall be brought against persons in violation of Section 10980. The action for restitution may be satisfied by sending a registered letter requesting restitution to the last address at which the person was receiving public assistance.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11483
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11483 cover?
Section 11483 ("Except as specified in Section 11483.5, whenever any person has, by means of fals") 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 § 11483?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 11483" (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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How does California § 11483 apply to my situation?
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