California Statutes
§ 18390. — 18390. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 80.)
California § 18390.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code ELECElections Code - ELEC
Div. 18.DIVISION 18. PENAL PROVISIONS
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Election Campaigns
Art. 9.ARTICLE 9. Misuse of State Publications
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Cal. Elections Code - ELEC Code § 18390. (2026).
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An agency or department of the state shall not use its publications to advise state employees of a constitutional officer’s choice of candidates for public office or for recommending positions on specific ballot propositions not
related to the functions of that agency or department.
For purposes of this section “publications” means any written or printed matter including, but not limited to, agency or department memorandums or directives, but shall not include legislative newsletters or state voter information guides.
A state officer who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 80. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.
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