Elec. Code, § 18301 · Article 1. Campaign Literature
Elec. Code, § 18301
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In addition to any other penalty, a person who prints or otherwise duplicates, or causes to be printed or duplicated, a simulated ballot or simulated county voter information guide that does not contain the statement required by Section 20009, or that uses an official seal or insignia in violation of Section 20009, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 79. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.
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