California § 2902 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, any individual who adheres
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2902 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, any individual who adheres, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2902. Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, any individual who adheres
Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, any individual who adheres to the faith or teaching of any bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization, and in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles, depends for healing upon prayer in the practice of religion, upon filing with the department and with each of his employers a statement declaring such adherence and dependence and disclaiming any benefits under this part, shall be exempt from contributions under this division in respect to any wages paid to him by any such employer in the calendar quarter in which such statement is filed, in all subsequent calendar quarters while such statement is in effect, and, if the individual so elects, in any prior calendar quarter for which wages are reported to the department on or after the date such statement is filed. Such individual shall be ineligible to receive benefits under this part based upon such wages.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2902
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2902 cover?
Section 2902 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, any individual who adheres") 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 § 2902?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2902" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2902 apply to my situation?
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