California § 56637 - It is a misdemeanor for any person to directly or indirectly purchase for his own
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 56637 — It is a misdemeanor for any person to directly or indirectly purchase for his own, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56637. It is a misdemeanor for any person to directly or indirectly purchase for his own
It is a misdemeanor for any person to directly or indirectly purchase for his own account, goods which are received by him upon consignment without prior authority from the consignor, or to fail to promptly notify the consignor of such purchases, if any, on his own account. This section does not, however, prevent any commission merchant from taking to account of sales, in order to close the dayâs business, any miscellaneous lot or parcel of any farm product which remains unsold, if such commission merchant forthwith enters such transaction on his account of sales.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 56637
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 56637 cover?
Section 56637 ("It is a misdemeanor for any person to directly or indirectly purchase for his 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.
How do I cite California § 56637?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 56637 apply to my situation?
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