California § 560.5 - Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is own
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§ 560.5. Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is own
Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is owner either solely or jointly or in common with others such warehouseman or any of his officers, agents, or servants who knowing of this ownership issues or aids in issuing a negotiable document of title for such goods which does not state such ownership, shall be guilty of a crime and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 560.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 560.5 cover?
Section 560.5 ("Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is own") 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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