California § 9056 - Any person who shall secure through his influence, knowingly exerted for that pur
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9056 — Any person who shall secure through his influence, knowingly exerted for that pur, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9056. Any person who shall secure through his influence, knowingly exerted for that pur
Any person who shall secure through his influence, knowingly exerted for that purpose, the introduction of any bill, resolution or amendment into the State Legislature and shall thereafter solicit or accept from any person other than a person upon whose request he secured such introduction, any pay or other valuable consideration for preventing or attempting to prevent, the enactment or adoption of such measure, while it retains its original purpose, shall be guilty of a crime and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9056
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9056 cover?
Section 9056 ("Any person who shall secure through his influence, knowingly exerted for that pur") 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 § 9056?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 9056" (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 § 9056 apply to my situation?
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