California § 5308 - Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5308 — Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5308. Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through
Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through any agency whatsoever, any false statement or report, or willfully overvalues any land, property, or security, for the purpose of influencing in any way the action of any association upon any application, advance, discount, purchase or repurchase agreement, commitment, or loan or the change or extension of any of these transactions by renewal, deferment of action, or otherwise, or the acceptance, release, or substitution of security for these transactions shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or, by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or in the state prison, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5308
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5308 cover?
Section 5308 ("Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through") 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 § 5308?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5308 apply to my situation?
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