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§ 1 Government Code Establishment

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§ 1 Government Code Establishment

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is called the Government Code.
  • •It was created in 1943.
  • •It has rules about how the government works.

Example

If you want to know the rules for how government offices run, you look in the Government Code.

The Government Code is like a rulebook for the government. It tells them how to do their jobs.

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§ 1 Government Code Establishment

GOVERNMENT CODE - GOV GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) 1. This act shall be known as the Government Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Government CodeGeneral ProvisionsStats. 1943, Ch. 134

Related Statutes

  • § 13981 Agency Officer Departmental Authority
  • § 15854.1 Property Compensation Payment Plans
  • § 16800 Existing State Bond Provisions
  • § 18653 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 10 Code Section Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1.
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