California § 504a - Every person who shall fraudulently remove, conceal or dispose of any goods, chat
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 504a — Every person who shall fraudulently remove, conceal or dispose of any goods, chat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 504a. Every person who shall fraudulently remove, conceal or dispose of any goods, chat
Every person who shall fraudulently remove, conceal or dispose of any goods, chattels or effects, leased or let to him by any instrument in writing, or any personal property or effects of another in his possession, under a contract of purchase not yet fulfilled, and any person in possession of such goods, chattels, or effects knowing them to be subject to such lease or contract of purchase who shall so remove, conceal or dispose of the same with intent to injure or defraud the lessor or owner thereof, is guilty of embezzlement.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 504a
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 504a cover?
Section 504a ("Every person who shall fraudulently remove, conceal or dispose of any goods, chat") 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 § 504a?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 504a apply to my situation?
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