California § 12405.7 - In addition to other acts prohibited by this article, no controlled escrow compan

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12405.7 — In addition to other acts prohibited by this article, no controlled escrow compan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12405.7. In addition to other acts prohibited by this article, no controlled escrow compan

In addition to other acts prohibited by this article, no controlled escrow company or title insurer or other person engaged in the business of selling or furnishing to the public, directly or indirectly, evidence to title to real property shall: (a) Pay for or furnish or offer to pay for or furnish any part of the advertising or promotional material of the customer in connection with the sale or encumbrance of real property. (b) Pay or offer to pay for any evidence of title or copy or contents thereof not produced or issued by such person or company if such evidence of title relates to a current real property transaction, except as provided in Section 12412.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12405.7

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12405.7 cover?

Section 12405.7 ("In addition to other acts prohibited by this article, no controlled escrow compan") 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 § 12405.7?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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