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Gov. Code, § 16647 · Chapter 6. Prohibition on Use of State Funds and Facilities to Assist, Promote, or Deter Union Organizing

Gov. Code, § 16647

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

This chapter does not apply to an activity performed, or to an expense incurred, in connection with any of the following:

(a) Addressing a grievance or negotiating or administering a collective bargaining agreement.

(b) Allowing a labor organization or its representatives access to the employer’s facilities or property.

(c) Performing an activity required by federal or state law or by a collective bargaining agreement.

(d) Negotiating, entering into, or carrying out a voluntary recognition agreement with a labor organization.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 872, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=16647.
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