California § 2941.5 - Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punis

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§ 2941.5. Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punis

Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. For purposes of this section, “willfully” means simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. It does not require an intent to violate the law, to injure another, or to acquire any advantage.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2941.5 cover?

Section 2941.5 ("Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punis") 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.

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