California § 1799.97 - No consumer credit contract shall provide for a security interest in any religiou
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1799.97 — No consumer credit contract shall provide for a security interest in any religiou, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1799.97. No consumer credit contract shall provide for a security interest in any religiou
(a) No consumer credit contract shall provide for a security interest in any religious books, religious artifacts, or religious materials, valued at less than five hundred dollars ($500), unless the religious books, artifacts, or materials are specifically pledged as collateral. (b) Any provision in any contract which provides for a security interest in violation of subdivision (a) shall be void and unenforceable.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1799.97
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1799.97 cover?
Section 1799.97 ("No consumer credit contract shall provide for a security interest in any religiou") 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 § 1799.97?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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