California § 17147.7 - Gross income does not include any income which is received as a reward from a cri

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§ 17147.7. Gross income does not include any income which is received as a reward from a cri

(a) Gross income does not include any income which is received as a reward from a crime hotline that is authorized by any governmental entity. (b) For the purposes of this section, “crime hotline” means any method of direct communication established by a government agency or a private, nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 23701d for the purpose of permitting individuals to report criminal activity to that agency or organization, or any other designated government agency. (c) This section shall not apply to an employee of an agency or organization establishing or operating a crime hotline or to an employee of an organization that has contributed to the reward described in subdivision (a).

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17147.7 cover?

Section 17147.7 ("Gross income does not include any income which is received as a reward from a cri") 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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