California § 653.56 - For purposes of this chapter: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 653.56 — For purposes of this chapter: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 653.56. For purposes of this chapter: (a)
For purposes of this chapter: (a) âCompensationâ means money, property, or anything else of value. (b) âImmigration matterâ means any proceeding, filing, or action affecting the immigration or citizenship status of any person which arises under immigration and naturalization law, executive order or presidential proclamation, or action of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the United States Department of State, or the United States Department of Labor. (c) âPersonâ means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, other organization, or any employee or agent thereof. (d) âPreparationâ means giving advice on an immigration matter and includes drafting an application, brief, document, petition, or other paper, or completing a form provided by a federal or state agency in an immigration matter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 653.56
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 653.56 cover?
Section 653.56 ("For purposes of this chapter: (a)") 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.
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