Gov. Code, § 423 · Chapter 2. State Flag and Emblems

Gov. Code, § 423

Verbatim from the official edition

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

The California valley quail (Lophortyx californica) is the official bird and avifaunal emblem of the State.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.

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=423.
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Government Code

Gov. Code, § 16142Printed as Section 423, 423.3, 423.4, or 423.5

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