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California Statutes

§ 440. — 440. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 440.
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Part 1.TITLE 12. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF THIS STATE

This text of California § 440. (440. (Enacted 1872.)) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering California primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 440. (2026).

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Every officer charged with the collection, receipt, or disbursement of any portion of the revenue of this State, who, upon demand, fails or refuses to permit the Controller or Attorney General to inspect his books, papers, receipts, and records pertaining to his office, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Enacted 1872.
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