California § 14703 - It is not a violation of this chapter for a person in an advertisement or solicit
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14703 — It is not a violation of this chapter for a person in an advertisement or solicit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14703. It is not a violation of this chapter for a person in an advertisement or solicit
It is not a violation of this chapter for a person in an advertisement or solicitation for services or products to use the name, trade name, logo, or tagline of a lender without the statement described in subdivision (a) of Section 14701 if that use is exclusively part of a comparison of like services or products in which the person clearly and conspicuously identifies itself or that otherwise constitutes nominative fair use. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed or interpreted to alter or modify the trade name and trademark laws of this state, including Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 14200) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 14400).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14703
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14703 cover?
Section 14703 ("It is not a violation of this chapter for a person in an advertisement or solicit") 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 § 14703?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 14703 apply to my situation?
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