California Code
Elections Code - ELEC
DIVISION 20 - ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

CHAPTER 1 - Endorsements of Candidates

Section 20000. - 20000. This chapter shall be known and may be cited...

Section 20001. - 20001. The Legislature hereby finds the following to be true:...

Section 20006. - 20006. The superior court, in any case brought before it...

Section 20007. - 20007. No candidate or committee in his or her behalf...

Section 20008. - 20008. Any paid political advertisement that refers to an election...

Section 20009. - 20009. (a) Every simulated ballot or simulated county voter information...

Section 20010. - 20010. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a person,...

Section 20010. - 20010. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a person,...

CHAPTER 2 - Political Corporations

ARTICLE 1 - Incorporation

Section 20100. - 20100. If the name of a corporation includes all or...

CHAPTER 3 - Campaign Funds

ARTICLE 1 - Solicitation

Section 20200. - 20200. As used in this article “person” includes a firm,...

Section 20201. - 20201. It is unlawful for any person that includes in...

Section 20202. - 20202. It is unlawful for any person who solicits funds...

Section 20203. - 20203. Any person who solicits or receives contributions on behalf...

CHAPTER 4 - Limitations on the Use of Surplus Campaign Funds

Section 20301. - 20301. This chapter shall not be construed to impose any...

CHAPTER 5 - Fair Campaign Practices

ARTICLE 1 - General Intent

Section 20400. - 20400. The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter...

ARTICLE 2 - Definitions

Section 20420. - 20420. As used in this chapter, “Code” means the Code...

ARTICLE 3 - Code of Fair Campaign Practices

Section 20440. - 20440. At the time an individual is issued his or...

Section 20441. - 20441. The Secretary of State shall print, or cause to...

Section 20442. - 20442. The elections official shall accept, at all times prior...

Section 20443. - 20443. Every code subscribed to by a candidate for public...

Section 20444. - 20444. In no event shall a candidate for public office...

CHAPTER 6 - Libel and Slander

Section 20500. - 20500. The provisions of Part 2 (commencing with Section 43)...

Section 20501. - 20501. (a) A candidate or state measure proponent is liable...

Section 20502. - 20502. (a) In any action for libel or slander brought...