California § 22326 - No person, except as authorized by this division, shall directly or indirectly ch
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22326 — No person, except as authorized by this division, shall directly or indirectly ch, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22326. No person, except as authorized by this division, shall directly or indirectly ch
No person, except as authorized by this division, shall directly or indirectly charge, contract for, or receive any interest, discount, or consideration greater than the lender would be permitted by law to charge if he or she were not a licensee hereunder, upon the loan, use, or forbearance of money, goods, or things in action, or upon the loan, use, or sale of credit. This section applies to any person, who by any device, subterfuge, or pretense charges, contracts for, or receives greater interest, consideration, or charges than is authorized by this division for any loan, use, or forbearance of money, goods, or things in action or for any loan, use, or sale of credit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22326
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22326 cover?
Section 22326 ("No person, except as authorized by this division, shall directly or indirectly ch") 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 § 22326?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 22326 apply to my situation?
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