California § 40501 - This chapter does not apply to any investigation which is made or any certificate
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40501 — This chapter does not apply to any investigation which is made or any certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40501. This chapter does not apply to any investigation which is made or any certificate
This chapter does not apply to any investigation which is made or any certificate which is issued by any of the following: (a) Any person, firm, or corporation in respect to canned or dried fruit which is shipped, packed, or stored by it. (b) Any bona fide chamber of commerce, board of trade, or other bona fide nonprofit association of producers or merchants in respect to canned or dried fruit which is sold, shipped, packed, or stored by any of its members or other persons for whom it may make any such inspection or issue any such certificate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40501 cover?
Section 40501 ("This chapter does not apply to any investigation which is made or any certificate") 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 § 40501?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 40501" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 40501 apply to my situation?
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