California § 1671 - Any person who intentionally and maliciously makes or causes to be made or intent

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1671 — Any person who intentionally and maliciously makes or causes to be made or intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1671. Any person who intentionally and maliciously makes or causes to be made or intent

Any person who intentionally and maliciously makes or causes to be made or intentionally and maliciously omits to note on inspection any defect in any article or thing with reasonable grounds to believe that such article or thing is intended to be used in connection with the preparation of the United States or any state for defense or for war, or for the prosecution of war by the United States, or with the rendering of assistance by the United States to any other nation in connection with that nation’s defense, or that such article or thing is one of a number of similar articles or things, some of which are intended so to be used, is guilty of a felony.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1671

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1671 cover?

Section 1671 ("Any person who intentionally and maliciously makes or causes to be made or intent") 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 § 1671?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1671" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 1671 apply to my situation?

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