California § 18503 - No person shall be considered a needy person who has made any voluntary assignmen

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18503 — No person shall be considered a needy person who has made any voluntary assignmen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18503. No person shall be considered a needy person who has made any voluntary assignmen

No person shall be considered a needy person who has made any voluntary assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of qualifying for relief, and any transfer of property, other than heirlooms, made without adequate consideration in money or property within a period of one year prior to making application for relief shall be presumed to have been made for the purpose of qualifying for relief.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18503

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18503 cover?

Section 18503 ("No person shall be considered a needy person who has made any voluntary assignmen") 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 § 18503?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18503" (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 § 18503 apply to my situation?

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