California § 154 - Every debtor who fraudulently removes his or her property or effects out of this
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 154 — Every debtor who fraudulently removes his or her property or effects out of this, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 154. Every debtor who fraudulently removes his or her property or effects out of this
(a) Every debtor who fraudulently removes his or her property or effects out of this state, or who fraudulently sells, conveys, assigns or conceals his or her property with intent to defraud, hinder or delay his or her creditors of their rights, claims, or demands, is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment. (b) Where the property so removed, sold, conveyed, assigned, or concealed consists of a stock in trade, or a part thereof, of a value exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250), the offense shall be a felony and punishable as such.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 154
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 154 cover?
Section 154 ("Every debtor who fraudulently removes his or her property or effects out of this") 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 § 154?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 154 apply to my situation?
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