Every person who exercises the duties of any office in violation of the provisions of this article relative to oaths, and every person who knowingly appoints to office a person ineligible by reason of the provisions of this article relative to oaths, is guilty of a felony.
Cal. Gov. Code § 1026
Disqualifications for Office or Employment
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 173 Cal. App. 3d 437 - Read v. City of Lynwood (1985)
Most recently applied in 173 Cal. App. 3d 437 - Read v. City of Lynwood (October 1985)
Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.
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