California § 12729 - Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who violates any provisi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12729 — Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who violates any provisi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12729. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who violates any provisi

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Violations of Sections 12714, 12714.5, and 12715 are infractions, except as otherwise provided in Section 12718. Every person convicted of an infraction pursuant to this subdivision shall be punished as follows: (1) For the first conviction, a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100). (2) For a second conviction within a period of one year, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200). (3) For a third or subsequent conviction within a period of one year, a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500). (c) A violation of Section 12722 by a vehicle hauling bulk tomatoes is an infraction. Every person convicted of an infraction pursuant to this subdivision shall be punished as follows: (1) For a vehicle that exceeds the tolerance provided by regulations adopted pursuant to Section 12723 by less than 50 percent, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200). (2) For a vehicle that exceeds the tolerance provided by regulations adopted pursuant to Section 12723 by 50 to 100 percent, inclusive, a fine not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400). (3) For a vehicle that exceeds the tolerance provided by regulations adopted pursuant to Section 12723 by more than 100 percent, a fine not exceeding eight hundred dollars ($800).

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12729

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12729 cover?

Section 12729 ("Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who violates any provisi") 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.

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