California § 527 - Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transp
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§ 527. Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transp
Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transportation for passenger or express matter between common carriers, their officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons, and members of their families, where such common carriers are subject in whole or in part to the jurisdiction of the commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board or where such common carriers, though not in whole or in part subject to the jurisdiction of this commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board are engaged in the business of transporting passengers and freight by water between the United States and foreign countries, and are permitted by federal law to interchange such free transportation with common carriers which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission or the federal Surface Transportation Board.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 527
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 527 cover?
Section 527 ("Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transp") 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 § 527?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 527 apply to my situation?
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