California § 18435 - Except as otherwise provided in this division, any person who willfully violates
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18435 — Except as otherwise provided in this division, any person who willfully violates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18435. Except as otherwise provided in this division, any person who willfully violates
Except as otherwise provided in this division, any person who willfully violates any provision of this division, or who willfully violates any rule or order adopted pursuant to this division, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or by both that fine and imprisonment. However, no person may be imprisoned for the violation of any rule or order unless he or she had knowledge of the rule or order. Conviction under this section shall not preclude the commissioner from exercising the authority provided in Section 18349.5.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18435
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18435 cover?
Section 18435 ("Except as otherwise provided in this division, any person who willfully violates") 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 § 18435?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 18435 apply to my situation?
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