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.
Cal. Gov. Code § 91002
Enforcement
Known as the Political Reform Act
The act spans §§ 81000–91014 (404 sections).
Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.