California § 13497 - Any person, including a recipient, recipient
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13497 — Any person, including a recipient, recipient, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13497. Any person, including a recipient, recipient
(a) Any person, including a recipient, recipientâs contractor, consultant, employee, agent, assignee, or grantee who violates any requirement or term of a financial assistance agreement is liable for a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day of violation, not to exceed 25 percent of the total amount of the financial assistance agreement. (b) The Attorney General, upon request of the state board, shall bring an action in superior court to impose the civil penalty specified in subdivision (a). (c) The state board may impose the civil penalty administratively pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 13323) of Chapter 5.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13497
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13497 cover?
Section 13497 ("Any person, including a recipient, recipient") 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 § 13497?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 13497 apply to my situation?
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