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§ 12181. — 12181. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 269, Sec. 8.)

California § 12181.
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Title 2.DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Part 2.PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Business Programs

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The Secretary of State’s office may refuse to perform a service or refuse a filing based on a reasonable belief that the service or filing is being requested for an unlawful, false, or fraudulent purpose, to promote or conduct an illegitimate object or purpose, or is being requested or submitted in bad faith or for the purpose of harassing or defrauding a person or entity.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 269, Sec. 8. (AB 75) Effective January 1, 2012.
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