As used in this chapter “disaster” means a war or enemy-caused calamity, such as an attack by nuclear weapons, which renders unavailable the Lieutenant Governor, or the Attorney General, or the Secretary of State, or the Treasurer, or the Controller. “Unavailable” means that any such officer is either killed, missing or so seriously injured as to be unable to perform his duties.
Cal. Gov. Code § 12700
Succession to Constitutional Offices in the Event of War or Enemy-Caused Disaster
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