California § 17850 - The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a fixed term installment contract

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17850 — The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a fixed term installment contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17850. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a fixed term installment contract

(a) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a fixed term installment contract that is regulated by state or federal law providing greater protections to consumers than those provided by this chapter, including, but not limited to, a prohibition on early termination fees or a lower limit on early termination fee amounts. (b) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a home improvement contract, as defined in Section 7151.2.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17850 cover?

Section 17850 ("The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a fixed term installment contract") 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 § 17850?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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