California § 12512 - When the sale of any commodity is based upon a quantity representation either fur
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12512 — When the sale of any commodity is based upon a quantity representation either fur, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12512. When the sale of any commodity is based upon a quantity representation either fur
When the sale of any commodity is based upon a quantity representation either furnished by the purchaser or obtained through the use of equipment supplied by the purchaser, the purchaser shall in no case buy the commodity according to any quantity which is less than the true quantity of the commodity or compute the purchase price of the commodity according to a price per unit of measure that is less than the highest applicable price per unit of measure that is represented by the purchaser to the seller for the commodity, or, where applicable, less than a price per unit that is established by law, in statute, or by regulation. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12512
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12512 cover?
Section 12512 ("When the sale of any commodity is based upon a quantity representation either fur") 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 § 12512?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12512 apply to my situation?
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