California § 271a - Every person who knowingly and willfully abandons, or who, having ability so to d
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 271a — Every person who knowingly and willfully abandons, or who, having ability so to d, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 271a. Every person who knowingly and willfully abandons, or who, having ability so to d
Every person who knowingly and willfully abandons, or who, having ability so to do, fails or refuses to maintain his or her minor child under the age of 14 years, or who falsely, knowing the same to be false, represents to any manager, officer or agent of any orphan asylum or charitable institution for the care of orphans, that any child for whose admission into that asylum or institution application has been made is an orphan, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 271a
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 271a cover?
Section 271a ("Every person who knowingly and willfully abandons, or who, having ability so to d") 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 § 271a?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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