California § 18650 - No one shall knowingly or willfully permit the list of signatures on an initiativ
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§ 18650. No one shall knowingly or willfully permit the list of signatures on an initiativ
No one shall knowingly or willfully permit the list of signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition to be used for any purpose other than qualification of the initiative or referendum measure or recall question for the ballot, except as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 7924.100) of Chapter 2 of Part 5 of Division 10 of Title 1 of the Government Code. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18650
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18650 cover?
Section 18650 ("No one shall knowingly or willfully permit the list of signatures on an initiativ") 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.
How do I cite California § 18650?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 18650 apply to my situation?
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