California § 1062 - No state or municipal officer shall absent himself from the state for more than 6
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§ 1062. No state or municipal officer shall absent himself from the state for more than 6
No state or municipal officer shall absent himself from the state for more than 60 days, unless either: (a) Upon business of the state, or the municipality, (b) With the consent of the Legislature, or the governing body of the municipality. The prohibition of this section shall not apply to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Controller, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, a Member of the State Board of Equalization, a Member of the State Personnel Board, or a Member of the Legislature; provided, no such person shall reside outside the state. In the case of illness or other urgent necessity, and upon a proper showing thereof the time limited for absence from the state shall be extended by: (a) The Governor in the case of state officers. (b) The city council or other governing body of the municipality in the case of municipal officers.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1062
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1062 cover?
Section 1062 ("No state or municipal officer shall absent himself from the state for more than 6") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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