California § 7001 - It is the purpose of this part to provide a clear statement defining emancipation

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7001 — It is the purpose of this part to provide a clear statement defining emancipation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7001. It is the purpose of this part to provide a clear statement defining emancipation

It is the purpose of this part to provide a clear statement defining emancipation and its consequences and to permit an emancipated minor to obtain a court declaration of the minor’s status. This part is not intended to affect the status of minors who may become emancipated under the decisional case law that was in effect before the enactment of Chapter 1059 of the Statutes of 1978.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7001

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7001 cover?

Section 7001 ("It is the purpose of this part to provide a clear statement defining emancipation") 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 § 7001?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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