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§ 8. — 8. (Enacted 1872.)

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Whenever, by any of the provisions of this Code, an intent to defraud is required in order to constitute any offense, it is sufficient if an intent appears to defraud any person, association, or body politic or corporate, whatever.

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Legislative History

Enacted 1872.

Nearby Sections

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§ 8.
8. (Enacted 1872.)
§ 800.
800. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 24) by Stats. 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 12, Sec. 11.)
§ 8000.
8000. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 398, Sec. 1.)
§ 8001.
8001. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 398, Sec. 1.)
§ 8002.
8002. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 398, Sec. 1.)
§ 801.
801. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 446.)
§ 801.1.
801.1. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 825, Sec. 1.)
§ 801.2.
801.2. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 337, Sec. 35.)
§ 801.5.
801.5. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 704, Sec. 1.)
§ 801.6.
801.6. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 587, Sec. 1.)
§ 801.7.
801.7. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 206, Sec. 1.)
§ 801.8.
801.8. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 587, Sec. 2.)
§ 802.
802. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 403, Sec. 2.)
§ 802.5.
802.5. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 146, Sec. 2.)
§ 803.
803. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 156.)
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