DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 4. MAXIMS OF JURISPRUDENCE 3509-3548

§ 3513

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

Any one may waive the advantage of a law intended solely for their benefit. But a law established for a public reason cannot be contravened by a private agreement.

(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 812, Sec. 2. (AB 1899) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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