California § 580 - Every person mentioned in this chapter, who issues any second or duplicate receip
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 580 — Every person mentioned in this chapter, who issues any second or duplicate receip, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 580. Every person mentioned in this chapter, who issues any second or duplicate receip
Every person mentioned in this chapter, who issues any second or duplicate receipt or voucher, of a kind specified therein, at a time while any former receipt or voucher for the merchandise specified in that second receipt is outstanding and uncanceled, without writing across the face of the same the word âDuplicate,â in a plain and legible manner, is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 580
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 580 cover?
Section 580 ("Every person mentioned in this chapter, who issues any second or duplicate receip") 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 § 580?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 580 apply to my situation?
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