Gov. Code, § 7299.8 · Chapter 17.5. Use of a Foreign Language in Public Services
Gov. Code, § 7299.8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to prohibit the establishment of bilingual positions, or printing of materials, or use of qualified interpreters, where less than 5 percent of the people served do not speak English or are unable to communicate effectively, as determined appropriate by the state or local agency. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to require that all public contact positions be filled with qualified bilingual persons.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 259, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2008.
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