California § 19704 - It is unlawful to require, permit, or suffer any notation or entry to be made upo
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§ 19704. It is unlawful to require, permit, or suffer any notation or entry to be made upo
(a) It is unlawful to require, permit, or suffer any notation or entry to be made upon or in any application, examination paper, or other paper, book, document, or record used under this part indicating or in any way suggesting or pertaining to any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), subsequent to employment, ethnic, marital status, and gender data may be obtained and maintained for research and statistical purposes when safeguards preventing misuse of the information exist as approved by the Civil Rights Council, except that in no event shall any notation, entry, or record of that data be made on papers or records relating to the examination, appointment, or promotion of an individual.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19704
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19704 cover?
Section 19704 ("It is unlawful to require, permit, or suffer any notation or entry to be made upo") 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 § 19704?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19704" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 19704 apply to my situation?
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