California § 18310 - A person shall not directly or through any other person pay or receive any money
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18310 — A person shall not directly or through any other person pay or receive any money, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18310. A person shall not directly or through any other person pay or receive any money
A person shall not directly or through any other person pay or receive any money or other valuable consideration before, during, or after an election in order to reward any person or as a reward for voting for or against or agreeing to vote for or against the election or endorsement of any other person as the nominee or candidate of any caucus, convention, organized assemblage of delegates, or other body representing or claiming to represent a political party, candidate, or principle, or any club, society, or association. A violation of this section shall be punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for 16 months or two or three years.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18310
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18310 cover?
Section 18310 ("A person shall not directly or through any other person pay or receive any money") 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 § 18310?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18310" (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?
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How does California § 18310 apply to my situation?
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