California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle I — Declaration of RightsSection 27
All statutes of this State in effect on February 17, 1972, requiring, authorizing, imposing, or relating to the death penalty are in full force and effect, subject to legislative amendment or repeal by statute, initiative, or referendum.
The death penalty provided for under those statutes shall not be deemed to be, or to constitute, the infliction of cruel or unusual punishments within the meaning of Article 1, Section 6 nor shall such punishment for such offenses be deemed to contravene any other provision of this constitution.
Notes
Establishes that death-penalty statutes effective February 17, 1972 remain fully operative, subject to amendment or repeal by statute, initiative, or referendum. Provides that punishment imposed under those laws is not cruel or unusual and does not violate another provision of the California Constitution.
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