California § 18856 - It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false e

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18856 — It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false e, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18856. It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false e

It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false entry or statement of fact in any report required to be made under this chapter or to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false entry in any account, record, or memorandum kept by any person subject to this chapter or to willfully neglect or fail to make, or to cause to be made, full, true, and correct entries in such accounts, records, or memoranda, of all facts and transactions appertaining to the business of such person. It is unlawful to willfully remove from the jurisdiction of this state, or willfully mutilate, alter, or by any other means falsify any documentary evidence of any person subject to this chapter or to willfully refuse to submit to the director or to any of his authorized agents, for the purpose of inspection and taking copies, any documentary evidence of any person subject to this chapter, which is in his possession or within his control.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18856

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18856 cover?

Section 18856 ("It is unlawful for any person to willfully make, or cause to be made, any false e") 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 § 18856?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18856" (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 § 18856 apply to my situation?

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