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California Statutes

§ 12013. — 12013. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 10.)

California § 12013.
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Title 2.DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Part 2.PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Governor
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties

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Cal. Government Code - GOV Code § 12013. (2026).

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The Governor may direct the Attorney General to appear on behalf of the state and may employ such additional counsel as the Governor deems expedient whenever a suit or legal proceeding is pending:

(a)Against the state.
(b)Which may affect the title of the state to property.
(c)Which may result in a claim against the state.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 10. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.
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