California § 31901 - The provisions of Section 31900 are additional to, and not alternative to, other

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31901 — The provisions of Section 31900 are additional to, and not alternative to, other, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31901. The provisions of Section 31900 are additional to, and not alternative to, other

The provisions of Section 31900 are additional to, and not alternative to, other provisions of this division which authorize the commissioner to issue orders or to take other action on account of a violation of any provision of this division or of any regulation or order issued under this division; provided, however, that no person who has been finally convicted under Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 31800) of this division on account of a violation of any provision of Chapter 12 shall be liable to pay a civil penalty under Section 31900 on account of such violation, nor shall any person who has paid a civil penalty under Section 31900 on account of a violation of any provision of Chapter 12 be liable to criminal prosecution under Chapter 12 on account of such violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31901

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31901 cover?

Section 31901 ("The provisions of Section 31900 are additional to, and not alternative to, other") 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 § 31901?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 31901 apply to my situation?

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