California § 26406.5 - It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects any proj
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 26406.5 — It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects any proj, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26406.5. It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects any proj
It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects any project undertaken pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of evading any provisions of this chapter which require such work to be done by contract after competitive bidding. Every person who wilfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26406.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26406.5 cover?
Section 26406.5 ("It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects any proj") 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 § 26406.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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