2011 California Code
Evidence Code
DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400 - 1605]
ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting Acknowledged Writings and Official Writings
Section 1452
A seal is presumed to be genuine and its use authorized if it purports to be the seal of:
(a) The United States or a department, agency, or public employee of the United States.
(b) A public entity in the United States or a department, agency, or public employee of such public entity.
(c) A nation recognized by the executive power of the United States or a department, agency, or officer of such nation.
(d) A public entity in a nation recognized by the executive power of the United States or a department, agency, or officer of such public entity.
(e) A court of admiralty or maritime jurisdiction.
(f) A notary public within any state of the United States.
(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
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