California § 779.22 - The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certifi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 779.22 — The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certifi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 779.22. The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certifi
The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of authority of any person guilty of a violation of any provisions of this article or any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates an order of the commissioner after it has become final, and while such order is in effect, shall, upon proof thereof to the satisfaction of the court, forfeit and pay to the State of California a sum not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) which may be recovered in a civil action, except that if such violation is found to be willful, the amount of such penalty shall be a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 779.22
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 779.22 cover?
Section 779.22 ("The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certifi") 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 § 779.22?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 779.22" (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 § 779.22 apply to my situation?
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