California § 17510.8 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, there exists a fiduciary rel
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17510.8 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, there exists a fiduciary rel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17510.8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, there exists a fiduciary rel
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, there exists a fiduciary relationship between a charity or any person soliciting on behalf of a charity, and the person from whom a charitable contribution is being solicited. The acceptance of charitable contributions by a charity or any person soliciting on behalf of a charity establishes a charitable trust and a duty on the part of the charity and the person soliciting on behalf of the charity to use those charitable contributions for the declared charitable purposes for which they are sought. This section is declarative of existing trust law principles.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17510.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17510.8 cover?
Section 17510.8 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, there exists a fiduciary rel") 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 § 17510.8?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 17510.8" (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 § 17510.8 apply to my situation?
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