California § 14251 - All information and records acquired by the Controller or any of his or her emplo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14251 — All information and records acquired by the Controller or any of his or her emplo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14251. All information and records acquired by the Controller or any of his or her emplo
All information and records acquired by the Controller or any of his or her employees are confidential in nature, and except insofar as may be necessary for the enforcement of this part or as may be permitted by this article, shall not be disclosed by any of them. Except insofar as may be necessary for the enforcement of this part or as may be permitted by this article, any former or incumbent Controller or employee of the Controller who discloses any information acquired by any inspection or examination made pursuant to this article is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be imprisoned pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14251
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14251 cover?
Section 14251 ("All information and records acquired by the Controller or any of his or her emplo") 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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