California § 19680 - It is unlawful for any person: (a) Willfully by himself or herself, or in coopera

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§ 19680. It is unlawful for any person: (a) Willfully by himself or herself, or in coopera

It is unlawful for any person: (a) Willfully by himself or herself, or in cooperation with another person to defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person with respect to his or her right of examination, application, or employment under this part or rule. (b) Willfully and falsely to mark, grade, estimate, or report upon the examination or proper standing of any person examined or certified under this part or rule, or to aid in so doing, or make any false representation concerning the same or the person examined. (c) Willfully to furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person examined, certified, or to be examined or certified under this part or rule.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19680

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19680 cover?

Section 19680 ("It is unlawful for any person: (a) Willfully by himself or herself, or in coopera") 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.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 19680 apply to my situation?

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