California § 20501 - A candidate or state measure proponent is liable for any slander or libel committ
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§ 20501. A candidate or state measure proponent is liable for any slander or libel committ
(a) A candidate or state measure proponent is liable for any slander or libel committed by a committee that is controlled by that candidate or state measure proponent as defined by Section 82016 of the Government Code if the candidate or state measure proponent willfully and knowingly directs or permits the libel or slander. (b) A person who is a sponsor of a sponsored committee, as defined by Section 82048.7 of the Government Code, is liable for any slander or libel committed by the sponsored committee if the sponsor willfully and knowingly directs or permits the libel or slander.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20501 cover?
Section 20501 ("A candidate or state measure proponent is liable for any slander or libel committ") 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 § 20501?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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