California § 8545.6 - Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8545.6 — Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8545.6. Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits
Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits obstruction of the California State Auditor in the performance of his or her official duties relating to an audit required by statute or requested by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8545.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8545.6 cover?
Section 8545.6 ("Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits") 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 § 8545.6?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8545.6" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 8545.6 apply to my situation?
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