California § 863 - If any state assessee or his agent willfully conceals, fails to disclose, removes

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§ 863. If any state assessee or his agent willfully conceals, fails to disclose, removes

If any state assessee or his agent willfully conceals, fails to disclose, removes, transfers, or misrepresents state-assessed property in order to evade taxation and this action results in state-assessed property escaping assessment, or if any state assessee or his agent through fraudulent act or fraudulent omission or through collusion between the state assessee or his agent and the board, its officers, or employees causes any state-assessed property to escape assessment, a penalty shall be imposed as follows: (a) Insofar as values escaping assessment are part of the unit value, 25 percent of the additional unit assessed value shall be added to the unallocated unit assessment. (b) Insofar as the values escaping assessment relate to the assessment of nonunitary property, 25 percent of the additional assessment shall be added to the nonunitary assessment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 863

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 863 cover?

Section 863 ("If any state assessee or his agent willfully conceals, fails to disclose, removes") 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 § 863?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 863" (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 § 863 apply to my situation?

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