Elec. Code, § 18390 · Article 9. Misuse of State Publications
Elec. Code, § 18390
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An agency or department of the state shall not use its publications to advise state employees of a constitutional officer’s choice of candidates for public office or for recommending positions on specific ballot propositions not related to the functions of that agency or department.
For purposes of this section “publications” means any written or printed matter including, but not limited to, agency or department memorandums or directives, but shall not include legislative newsletters or state voter information guides.
A state officer who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 80. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Official file
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