2016 California Code
Government Code - GOV
TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM
CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement
Section 91002.
91002. No person convicted of a misdemeanor under this title shall be a candidate for any elective office or act as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the date of the conviction unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines that this provision shall not be applicable. A plea of nolo contendere shall be deemed a conviction for purposes of this section. Any person violating this section is guilty of a felony.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
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