California § 89512 - An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 89512 — An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89512. An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed
(a) An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a political purpose. An expenditure associated with holding office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a legislative or governmental purpose. Expenditures which confer a substantial personal benefit shall be directly related to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose. (b) Except as expressly authorized by this article, an expenditure for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement is not within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 89512
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 89512 cover?
Section 89512 ("An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed") 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 § 89512?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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