California § 7152 - Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report who makes any fal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7152 — Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report who makes any fal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7152. Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report who makes any fal
(a) Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report who makes any false or fraudulent return, with intent to defeat or evade the determination of an amount due required by law to be made is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 7153. (b) Any person who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises in, the preparation or presentation, in connection with any matter arising under this part, of a return, affidavit, claim, or other document that is fraudulent or false as to any material matter, whether or not the falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present the return, affidavit, claim, or document, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 7153.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7152
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7152 cover?
Section 7152 ("Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report who makes any fal") 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 § 7152?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7152 apply to my situation?
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