California § 1813 - The contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political sub
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1813 — The contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political sub, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1813. The contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political sub
The contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political subdivision on whose behalf the contract is made or awarded, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of the contract by the respective contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of this article. In awarding any contract for public work, the awarding body shall cause to be inserted in the contract a stipulation to this effect. The awarding body shall take cognizance of all violations of this article committed in the course of the execution of the contract, and shall report them to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1813
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1813 cover?
Section 1813 ("The contractor or subcontractor shall, as a penalty to the state or political sub") 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 § 1813?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1813 apply to my situation?
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