California § 7299.8. 7299.8. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 259, Sec. 9.)

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§ 7299.8. — 7299.8. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 259, Sec. 9.)

California § 7299.8.

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Ch. 17.5.CHAPTER 17.5. Use of a Foreign Language in Public Services

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It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to prohibit the establishment of bilingual positions, or printing of materials, or use of qualified interpreters, where less than 5 percent of the people served do not speak English or are unable to communicate effectively, as determined appropriate by the state or local agency. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to require that all public contact positions be filled with qualified bilingual persons.

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It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to prohibit the establishment of bilingual positions, or printing of materials, or use of qualified interpreters, where less than 5 percent of the people served do not speak English or are unable to communicate effectively, as determined appropriate by the state or local agency. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to require that all public contact positions be filled with qualified bilingual persons.