California § 7120 - Wilful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof, to pay
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7120 — Wilful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof, to pay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7120. Wilful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof, to pay
Wilful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof, to pay any moneys, when due for any materials or services rendered in connection with his operations as a contractor, when he has the capacity to pay or when he has received sufficient funds therefor as payment for the particular construction work, project, or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased constitutes a cause for disciplinary action, as does the false denial of any such amount due or the validity of the claim thereof with intent to secure for himself, his employer, or other person, any discount upon such indebtedness or with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud the person to whom such indebtedness is due.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7120
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7120 cover?
Section 7120 ("Wilful or deliberate failure by any licensee or agent or officer thereof, to pay") 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 § 7120?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7120 apply to my situation?
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