California § 12495 - No court shall make and enter a final discharge in bankruptcy or decree of dissol

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12495 — No court shall make and enter a final discharge in bankruptcy or decree of dissol, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12495. No court shall make and enter a final discharge in bankruptcy or decree of dissol

No court shall make and enter a final discharge in bankruptcy or decree of dissolution, nor shall any county clerk or the Secretary of State file a discharge, decree, or any other document by which the term of existence of a corporation or surplus line broker’s business is reduced, or a surplus line broker’s assets are transferred to a new owner until all taxes, interest, penalties, and costs are paid and discharged.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12495 cover?

Section 12495 ("No court shall make and enter a final discharge in bankruptcy or decree of dissol") 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 § 12495?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 12495" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 12495 apply to my situation?

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