California § 12312 - An agreement between one licensed to engage in the business of selling checks, dr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12312 — An agreement between one licensed to engage in the business of selling checks, dr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12312. An agreement between one licensed to engage in the business of selling checks, dr
An agreement between one licensed to engage in the business of selling checks, drafts, money orders, or other commercial paper serving the same purpose, and one undertaking to act in that business as an agent of the licensee, shall be in writing. Such a licensee shall not pay such an agent any compensation as consideration for becoming an agent, other than that specified in their written agency agreement, in any manner, directly or indirectly, or by any method, practice or device whatsoever. The commissioner may order any licensee to desist from any conduct which the commissioner shall find to be a violation of the foregoing provisions of this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12312
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12312 cover?
Section 12312 ("An agreement between one licensed to engage in the business of selling checks, dr") 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 § 12312?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12312 apply to my situation?
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