California § 266 - The penalties established by this chapter may be recovered by the district attorn
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 266 — The penalties established by this chapter may be recovered by the district attorn, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 266. The penalties established by this chapter may be recovered by the district attorn
The penalties established by this chapter may be recovered by the district attorney of any county bordering on the water where the offense was committed or the penalty incurred, to whom notice is first given, and when recovered shall be equally divided between the county unapportioned elementary school fund and the indigent-sick fund of the county. Any judgment pursuant to this section is a lien on the vessel against whose owners or master it is recovered.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 266
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 266 cover?
Section 266 ("The penalties established by this chapter may be recovered by the district attorn") 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 § 266?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 266 apply to my situation?
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