California § 803 - An action may be brought by the attorney-general, in the name of the people of th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 803 — An action may be brought by the attorney-general, in the name of the people of th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 803. An action may be brought by the attorney-general, in the name of the people of th
An action may be brought by the attorney-general, in the name of the people of this state, upon his own information, or upon a complaint of a private party, against any person who usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises any public office, civil or military, or any franchise, or against any corporation, either de jure or de facto, which usurps, intrudes into, or unlawfully holds or exercises any franchise, within this state. And the attorney-general must bring the action, whenever he has reason to believe that any such office or franchise has been usurped, intruded into, or unlawfully held or exercised by any person, or when he is directed to do so by the governor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 803
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 803 cover?
Section 803 ("An action may be brought by the attorney-general, in the name of the people of th") 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 § 803?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 803" (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 § 803 apply to my situation?
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