California § 17077 - In any action or prosecution for sales below cost in violation of this chapter, i
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17077 — In any action or prosecution for sales below cost in violation of this chapter, i, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17077. In any action or prosecution for sales below cost in violation of this chapter, i
In any action or prosecution for sales below cost in violation of this chapter, if the defendant acquires his raw materials for a consideration not wholly or definitely computable in money, the cost of the raw materials shall be presumed to be the prevailing market price for similar raw materials in the ordinary channels of trade in the locality or vicinity in which such raw materials were acquired, at the time of the acquisition.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17077
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17077 cover?
Section 17077 ("In any action or prosecution for sales below cost in violation of this chapter, i") 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 § 17077?
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