Every officer charged with the collection, receipt, or disbursement of any portion of the revenue of this State, who, upon demand, fails or refuses to permit the Controller or Attorney General to inspect his books, papers, receipts, and records pertaining to his office, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cal. Penal Code § 440
OF CRIMES AGAINST THE REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF THIS STATE
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 30 Cal. 3d 770 - Kilgore v. Younger (1982)
Most recently applied in 30 Cal. 3d 770 - Kilgore v. Younger (February 1982)
Enacted 1872.
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