California § 17420 - Except for the normal compensation of his own employees, it shall be a violation
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17420 — Except for the normal compensation of his own employees, it shall be a violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17420. Except for the normal compensation of his own employees, it shall be a violation
Except for the normal compensation of his own employees, it shall be a violation of this division for any person subject to this division to pay over to any other person any commission, fee, or other consideration as compensation for referring, soliciting, handling, or servicing escrow customers or accounts. It shall also be a violation for any person to enter into any arrangement, either of his own making or of a subsidiary nature, or through any other person having a dual capacity, or through any person having a direct or indirect interest in the escrow, or other device permitting any fee, commission, or compensation which is contingent upon the performance of any act, condition, or instruction set forth in an escrow to be drawn or paid, either in whole or in part, or in kind or its equivalent, prior to the actual closing and completion of the escrow.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17420
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17420 cover?
Section 17420 ("Except for the normal compensation of his own employees, it shall be a violation") 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 § 17420?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 17420 apply to my situation?
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