California § 19803 - It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to provide uniform

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§ 19803. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to provide uniform

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to provide uniform, minimum standards of regulation of permissible gambling activities and the operation of lawful gambling establishments. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude any city, county, or city and county from prohibiting any gambling activity, from imposing more stringent local controls or conditions upon gambling than are imposed by this chapter or by the commission, from inspecting gambling premises to enforce applicable state and local laws, or from imposing any local tax or license fee, if the prohibition, control, condition, inspection, tax, or fee is not inconsistent with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the responsibility of local law enforcement agencies to enforce the laws of this state, including this chapter.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19803

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19803 cover?

Section 19803 ("It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to provide uniform") 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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