California § 13018 - Except as otherwise provided by this division or other express provision of law,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13018 — Except as otherwise provided by this division or other express provision of law,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13018. Except as otherwise provided by this division or other express provision of law,
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this division or other express provision of law, the information furnished or secured pursuant to this division shall be used solely for the purpose of administering the tax laws or other laws administered by the person or agency obtaining it. Any willful unauthorized inspection or unwarranted disclosure or use of the information by the person or agency, or the employees and officers thereof, is a misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, âinspectionâ means any examination of confidential information furnished or secured pursuant to this division. (b) The department shall notify a taxpayer of any known incidents of willful unauthorized inspection or unwarranted disclosure or use of the taxpayerâs confidential tax records, but only if criminal charges have been filed for the willful unauthorized inspection or unwarranted disclosure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13018
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13018 cover?
Section 13018 ("Except as otherwise provided by this division or other express provision of law,") 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 § 13018?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 13018" (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?
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How does California § 13018 apply to my situation?
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