California § 82016

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 82016, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 82016.

(a) “Controlled committee” means a committee that is controlled directly or indirectly by a candidate or state measure proponent or that acts jointly with a candidate, controlled committee, or state measure proponent in connection with the making of expenditures. A candidate or state measure proponent controls a committee if the candidate or state measure proponent, the candidate or state measure proponent’s agent, or any other committee the candidate or state measure proponent controls has a significant influence on the actions or decisions of the committee. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a political party committee, as defined in Section 85205, is not a controlled committee.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 82016

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 82016 cover?

Section 82016 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 § 82016?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 82016 apply to my situation?

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