California § 140 - Any board, as defined in Section 22, which is authorized under this code to take
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 140 — Any board, as defined in Section 22, which is authorized under this code to take, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 140. Any board, as defined in Section 22, which is authorized under this code to take
Any board, as defined in Section 22, which is authorized under this code to take disciplinary action against a person who holds a license may take disciplinary action upon the ground that the licensee has failed to record and preserve for not less than three years, any and all cash transactions involved in the payment of employee wages by a licensee. Failure to make these records available to an authorized representative of the board may be made grounds for disciplinary action. In any action brought and sustained by the board which involves a violation of this section and any regulation adopted thereto, the board may assess the licensee with the actual investigative costs incurred, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). Failure to pay those costs may result in revocation of the license. Any moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the respective fund of the board.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 140
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 140 cover?
Section 140 ("Any board, as defined in Section 22, which is authorized under this code to take") 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 § 140?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 140" (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 § 140 apply to my situation?
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