California § 18 - Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this sta
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18 — Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this sta, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18. Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this sta
(a) Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this state, every offense declared to be a felony is punishable by imprisonment for 16 months, or two or three years in the state prison unless the offense is punishable pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170. (b) Every offense which is prescribed by any law of the state to be a felony punishable by imprisonment or by a fine, but without an alternate sentence to the county jail for a period not exceeding one year, may be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or by a fine, or by both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18 cover?
Section 18 ("Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this sta") 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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