California § 656 - Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 656 — Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 656. Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices
Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices that constitute, or will constitute, a violation of this article, the superior court in and for the county wherein the acts or practices take place, or are about to take place, may issue an injunction, or other appropriate order, restraining the conduct on application of the California State Board of Optometry, the Medical Board of California, the California Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the county. The proceedings under this section shall be governed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The remedy provided for in this section shall be in addition to, and not a limitation upon, the authority provided by any other provision of this code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 656
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 656 cover?
Section 656 ("Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices") 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 § 656?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 656" (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?
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How does California § 656 apply to my situation?
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