Cal. Const., art. XII, § 7 · Article XII. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Cal. Const., art. XII, § 7
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A transportation company may not grant free passes or discounts to anyone holding an office in this State; and the acceptance of a pass or discount by a public officer, other than a Public Utilities Commissioner, shall work a forfeiture of that office. A Public Utilities Commissioner may not hold an official relation to nor have a financial interest in a person or corporation subject to regulation by the commission.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
Sec. 7 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 12. Res.Ch. 88, 1974.
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- Official file
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