California § 557 - It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 557 — It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 557. It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid
It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid or other writing which falsely purports to be a bona fide offer to repair a damaged motor vehicle or any other damaged property, with the intent that the same be used for the purpose of fraudulently leading an automobile liability insurer to believe: (a) That a bid of some other person represents an offer made in open competition; or (b) That the policy provisions of such insurer governing bids for the repair of vehicles or other property insured under the policy have been complied with in good faith.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 557
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 557 cover?
Section 557 ("It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid") 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 § 557?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 557 apply to my situation?
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