California § 533 - Every person who, after once selling, bartering, or disposing of any tract of lan
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 533 — Every person who, after once selling, bartering, or disposing of any tract of lan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 533. Every person who, after once selling, bartering, or disposing of any tract of lan
Every person who, after once selling, bartering, or disposing of any tract of land or town lot, or after executing any bond or agreement for the sale of any land or town lot, again willfully and with intent to defraud previous or subsequent purchasers, sells, barters, or disposes of the same tract of land or town lot, or any part thereof, or willfully and with intent to defraud previous or subsequent purchasers, executes any bond or agreement to sell, barter, or dispose of the same land or lot, or any part thereof, to any other person for a valuable consideration, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 533
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 533 cover?
Section 533 ("Every person who, after once selling, bartering, or disposing of any tract of lan") 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 § 533?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 533 apply to my situation?
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