California § 6436 - The criminal complaint regarding a violation of Section 6505.5 may be brought by

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§ 6436. The criminal complaint regarding a violation of Section 6505.5 may be brought by

The criminal complaint regarding a violation of Section 6505.5 may be brought by the Attorney General or by the district attorney or prosecuting attorney of any city, in the superior court of any county in the state with jurisdiction over the contractor or employer, by reason of the contractor’s or employer’s act or failure to act within that county. Any penalty assessed by the court shall be paid to the office of the prosecutor bringing the complaint, but if the case was referred to the prosecutor by the division, or some other governmental unit, one-half of the civil or criminal penalty assessed shall be paid to that governmental unit.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6436 cover?

Section 6436 ("The criminal complaint regarding a violation of Section 6505.5 may be brought by") 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 § 6436?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 6436 apply to my situation?

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