California § 3218 - A violation of Section 3215 is a public offense punishable upon a first convictio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3218 — A violation of Section 3215 is a public offense punishable upon a first convictio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3218. A violation of Section 3215 is a public offense punishable upon a first convictio
A violation of Section 3215 is a public offense punishable upon a first conviction by incarceration in the county jail for not more than one year, or by incarceration in the state prison, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both incarceration and fine. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable by incarceration in state prison.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3218
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3218 cover?
Section 3218 ("A violation of Section 3215 is a public offense punishable upon a first convictio") 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 § 3218?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 3218" (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 § 3218 apply to my situation?
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