California § 5311 - Any fine or civil penalty imposed under this chapter shall be based upon the abil
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§ 5311. Any fine or civil penalty imposed under this chapter shall be based upon the abil
(a) Any fine or civil penalty imposed under this chapter shall be based upon the ability of the defendant to pay. In setting the amount of the fine or civil penalty, consideration shall also be given to the seriousness of the offense, the amount of any pecuniary gain by the defendant, and the amount of any pecuniary loss, other than defendantâs own loss, caused by the offense. (b) A civil penalty may not be imposed against a person under this chapter if that person has been punished by a fine or imprisonment for the same violation. (c) A fine may not be imposed under this chapter if a civil penalty has previously been imposed for the same violation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5311 cover?
Section 5311 ("Any fine or civil penalty imposed under this chapter shall be based upon the abil") 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.
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