California § 7655 - A check shall be affixed to every package or parcel of baggage when taken for tra

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§ 7655. A check shall be affixed to every package or parcel of baggage when taken for tra

A check shall be affixed to every package or parcel of baggage when taken for transportation by any agent or employee of a railroad corporation and a duplicate thereof given to the passenger or person delivering the baggage. If the check is refused on demand, the railroad corporation shall pay to the passenger the sum of twenty dollars ($20), to be recovered in an action for damages.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7655 cover?

Section 7655 ("A check shall be affixed to every package or parcel of baggage when taken for tra") 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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