California § 976 - No person shall publish or cause to be published any advertisement, solicitation
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 976 — No person shall publish or cause to be published any advertisement, solicitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 976. No person shall publish or cause to be published any advertisement, solicitation
No person shall publish or cause to be published any advertisement, solicitation or communication in any newspaper, poster or letter, offering employment as a salesman, broker or agent, whether as an employee or independent contractor, which advertisement, solicitation or communication (a) is willfully designed to mislead any person as to compensation or commissions which may be earned; or (b) falsely represents the compensation or commissions which may be earned. This section shall not be applicable to any publisher of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, who publishes an advertisement, solicitation or communication in good faith, without knowledge of its false, deceptive or misleading character.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 976
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 976 cover?
Section 976 ("No person shall publish or cause to be published any advertisement, solicitation") 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 § 976?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 976" (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 § 976 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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