California § 18520 - A person shall not directly or through another person give, offer, or promise any
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18520 — A person shall not directly or through another person give, offer, or promise any, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18520. A person shall not directly or through another person give, offer, or promise any
A person shall not directly or through another person give, offer, or promise any office, place, or employment, or promise to procure or endeavor to procure any office, place, or employment to or for any voter, or to or for any other person, in order to induce that voter at any election to: (a) Refrain from voting. (b) Vote for any particular person. (c) Refrain from voting for any particular person. A violation of any of the provisions 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 § 18520
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18520 cover?
Section 18520 ("A person shall not directly or through another person give, offer, or promise any") 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 § 18520?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18520" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 18520 apply to my situation?
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