California § 21645 - A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person k
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21645 — A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person k, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21645. A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person k
A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person knows or should have known that a violation was being committed is a misdemeanor punishable as follows: (a) For the first offense, a fine of up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or imprisonment in the county jail up to two months, or both. (b) For the second offense, a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment in the county jail up to four months, or both. (c) For the third, and any subsequent offense, a fine of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or imprisonment in the county jail up to six months, or both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21645
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21645 cover?
Section 21645 ("A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person k") 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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