California § 6451 - It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as p
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§ 6451. It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as p
It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as performed under the direction and supervision of the attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity that employs or contracts with the paralegal. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a paralegal who is employed by an attorney, law firm, governmental agency, or other entity from providing services to a consumer served by one of these entities if those services are specifically allowed by statute, case law, court rule, or federal or state administrative rule or regulation. âConsumerâ means a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or public entity.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6451
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6451 cover?
Section 6451 ("It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as p") 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 § 6451?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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