California § 530 - No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this par
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§ 530. No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this par
(a) No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this part unless the notary public is approved by the county clerk to issue confidential marriage licenses pursuant to this chapter. (b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or six months in jail.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 530
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 530 cover?
Section 530 ("No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this par") 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 § 530?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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