California § 5120 - Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a m
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5120 — Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a m, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5120. Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a m
Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both. Whenever the board has reason to believe that any person is liable to punishment under this article, the board or with its approval the enforcement advisory committee, may certify the facts to the appropriate enforcement officer of the city or county where the alleged violation had taken place and the officer may cause appropriate proceedings to be brought.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5120
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5120 cover?
Section 5120 ("Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a m") 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 § 5120?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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