California § 87104 - A public official of a state agency shall not, for compensation, act as an agent
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 87104 — A public official of a state agency shall not, for compensation, act as an agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87104. A public official of a state agency shall not, for compensation, act as an agent
(a) A public official of a state agency shall not, for compensation, act as an agent or attorney for, or otherwise represent, any other person by making any formal or informal appearance before, or any oral or written communication to, the officialâs state agency or any officer or employee thereof, if the appearance or communication is for the purpose of influencing a decision on a contract, grant, loan, license, permit, or other entitlement for use. (b) For purposes of this section, âpublic officialâ includes a member, officer, employee, or consultant of an advisory body to a state agency, whether the advisory body is created by statute or otherwise, except when the public official is representing the officialâs employing state, local, or federal agency in an appearance before, or communication to, the advisory body.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 87104
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 87104 cover?
Section 87104 ("A public official of a state agency shall not, for compensation, act as an agent") 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.
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