California § 1520.5 - Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencin

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1520.5 — Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1520.5. Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencin

Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencing with Section 1749.45) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code. However, Section 1520 applies to any gift certificate that has an expiration date and that is given in exchange for money or any other thing of value.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1520.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1520.5 cover?

Section 1520.5 ("Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencin") 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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