Cal. Const., art. I, § 26 · Article I. DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
Cal. Const., art. I, § 26
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
Sec. 26 renumbered from Sec. 28 on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
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