California § 581 - No person, company, or association shall purchase or procure by barter or by any
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§ 581. No person, company, or association shall purchase or procure by barter or by any
No person, company, or association shall purchase or procure by barter or by any unlawful means or method, or have in possession any diploma, certificate, transcript, or any other writing with intent that it shall be used as evidence of the holderâs qualifications to practice as a physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician, podiatrist, any other system or mode of treating the sick or afflicted, as provided in the Medical Practice Act, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000), or to practice as any other licentiate under this division or in any fraud of the law regulating this practice or, shall with fraudulent intent, alter in a material regard, any such diploma, certificate, transcript, or any other writing.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 581
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 581 cover?
Section 581 ("No person, company, or association shall purchase or procure by barter or by any") 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 § 581?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 581" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 581 apply to my situation?
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