California § 8951 - Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from instituting a prosecution
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§ 8951. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from instituting a prosecution
Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from instituting a prosecution for violation of any provision of Article 2 (commencing with Section 8920) unless that person has filed a complaint with the committee concerning the violation, in which case that person may not file a complaint with the district attorney of the appropriate county to institute a criminal prosecution for the violation until the committee has made its determination of the matter or a period of 120 days has elapsed since the filing of the complaint with the committee.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8951
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8951 cover?
Section 8951 ("Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from instituting a prosecution") 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 § 8951?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8951" (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 § 8951 apply to my situation?
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