California § 18427 - Unless the context otherwise requires, in this article: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18427 — Unless the context otherwise requires, in this article: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18427. Unless the context otherwise requires, in this article: (a)
Unless the context otherwise requires, in this article: (a) âOfferâ or âoffer to sellâ includes every attempt or offer to dispose of, or solicitation of an offer to buy, a security for value. (b) âSaleâ or âsellâ includes every contract of sale of, contract to sell, or disposition of, a security for value. âSaleâ or âsellâ includes any exchange of securities and any change in the rights, preferences, privileges, or restrictions of or on outstanding securities. (c) âSecurityâ means any stock or debenture, or any warrant, right, or option to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing. (d) The terms defined in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section do not include any stock dividend payable with respect to common stock of an industrial loan company solely (except for any cash or script paid for fractional shares) in shares of such common stock, if such industrial loan company has no other class of voting stock outstanding; provided, that shares issued in any such dividend shall be subject to any conditions previously imposed by the commissioner applicable to the shares with respect to which they are issued.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18427
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18427 cover?
Section 18427 ("Unless the context otherwise requires, in this article: (a)") 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 § 18427?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18427" (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 § 18427 apply to my situation?
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