California § 284 - Every person who knowingly and willfully marries or enters into a registered dome
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 284 — Every person who knowingly and willfully marries or enters into a registered dome, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 284. Every person who knowingly and willfully marries or enters into a registered dome
Every person who knowingly and willfully marries or enters into a registered domestic partnership with the spouse of another, in any case in which such spouse would be punishable under the provisions of this chapter, is punishable by a fine not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 284
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 284 cover?
Section 284 ("Every person who knowingly and willfully marries or enters into a registered dome") 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 § 284?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 284 apply to my situation?
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