California § 483 - Except as otherwise provided in Section 26002.5 of the Government Code and Sectio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 483 — Except as otherwise provided in Section 26002.5 of the Government Code and Sectio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 483. Except as otherwise provided in Section 26002.5 of the Government Code and Sectio
Except as otherwise provided in Section 26002.5 of the Government Code and Sections 40180.5 and 99151 of the Public Utilities Code, any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association that shall sell to another any ticket, pass, scrip, mileage or commutation book, coupon, or other instrument for passage on a common carrier, for the use of any person not entitled to use the same according to the terms thereof, or of the book or portion thereof from which it was detached, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 483
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 483 cover?
Section 483 ("Except as otherwise provided in Section 26002.5 of the Government Code and Sectio") 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 § 483?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 483" (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 § 483 apply to my situation?
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