California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Government Code - GOV |
Title 9. POLITICAL REFORM |
Chapter 11. Enforcement |
Section 91002.
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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.)