California § 156 - Every person who fraudulently produces an infant, falsely pretending it to have b
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 156 — Every person who fraudulently produces an infant, falsely pretending it to have b, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156. Every person who fraudulently produces an infant, falsely pretending it to have b
Every person who fraudulently produces an infant, falsely pretending it to have been born of any parent whose child would be entitled to inherit any real estate or to receive a share of any personal estate, with intent to intercept the inheritance of any such real estate, or the distribution of any such personal estate from any person lawfully entitled thereto, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for two, three or four years.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 156
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 156 cover?
Section 156 ("Every person who fraudulently produces an infant, falsely pretending it to have b") 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 § 156?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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