California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle VII — Public Officers and EmployeesSection 9

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, no person or organization which advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State by force or violence or other unlawful means or who advocates the support of a foreign government against the United States in the event of hostilities shall:

(a) Hold any office or employment under this State, including but not limited to the University of California, or with any county, city or county, city, district, political subdivision, authority, board, bureau, commission or other public agency of this State; or

(b) Receive any exemption from any tax imposed by this State or any county, city or county, city, district, political subdivision, authority, board, bureau, commission or other public agency of this State.

The Legislature shall enact such laws as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this section.

Notes

Bars any person or organization advocating unlawful or violent overthrow of the United States or California government, or support for a foreign government against the United States during hostilities, from public office or employment and from state or local tax exemptions. Requires the Legislature to enact laws needed to enforce these prohibitions.

Use as reference

Lexinter.net | Cal. Const. art. VII, § 9 | https://laws.lexinter.net/constitution/california/article-vii/section-9

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