California § 9149.23 - An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official aut
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§ 9149.23. An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official aut
(a) An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or influence of the employee for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing, commanding, or attempting to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or command any person for the purpose of interfering with the right of that person to disclose to a legislative committee improper governmental activities. (b) Any employee who violates subdivision (a) may be liable in an action for civil damages brought against the employee by the offended party. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to disclose information otherwise prohibited by or under law. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to abrogate or limit any other theory of liability or any other remedy that is otherwise available at law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9149.23
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9149.23 cover?
Section 9149.23 ("An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official aut") 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 § 9149.23?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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