California § 31301 - Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31301 — Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31301. Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing
Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing or having cause to believe that such statement was false or misleading) who, while relying upon such statement shall have purchased a franchise, for damages, unless the defendant proves that the plaintiff knew the facts concerning the untruth or omission or that the defendant exercised reasonable care and did not know, (or if he had exercised reasonable care would not have known) of the untruth or omission.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31301
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31301 cover?
Section 31301 ("Any person who violates Section 31201 shall be liable to any person (not knowing") 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 § 31301?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 31301" (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 § 31301 apply to my situation?
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