California § 579 - No person shall be convicted of an offense under Section 577 or 578 by reason tha
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§ 579. No person shall be convicted of an offense under Section 577 or 578 by reason tha
No person shall be convicted of an offense under Section 577 or 578 by reason that the contents of any barrel, box, case, cask, or other vessel or package mentioned in the bill of lading, receipt, or other voucher did not correspond with the description given in the instrument of the merchandise received, if the description corresponded substantially with the marks, labels, or brands upon the outside of the vessel or package, unless it appears that the accused knew that the marks, labels, or brands were untrue.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 579
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 579 cover?
Section 579 ("No person shall be convicted of an offense under Section 577 or 578 by reason tha") 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 § 579?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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