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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1Art. 6§ 45200 Civil Service Exam Fraud

§ 45200 Civil Service Exam Fraud

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§ 45200 Civil Service Exam Fraud

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't cheat or lie to stop someone from getting a fair shot at a government job.
  • •You can't fake test scores or lie about someone's job skills to help or hurt them.
  • •You can't give or use secret info to help someone pass a test or get hired unfairly.

Example

A manager tells their friend the answers to a city job test so they can pass.

This is breaking the law because the manager gave secret info to help their friend cheat on the test.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 45200 Civil Service Exam Fraud

It is unlawful for any person: (a) Wilfully by himself or in cooperation with another person to defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person with respect to his right of examination, application, or certification for employment under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city. (b) Wilfully and falsely to mark, grade, estimate, or report upon the examination or proper standing of any person examined or certified under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city, or to aid in so doing, or make any false representation concerning the same or the person examined. (c) Wilfully to furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person examined, certified or to be examined or certified under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 597.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

employmentportapplicationinformationexaminationcooperationcertificationrepresentation

Related Statutes

  • § 68563 Court Interpreter Study Requirements
  • § 12019.45 Tribal Grant Application Process
  • § 22854.5 Health Plan Cost Disclosure
  • § 29126.2 Budget Financing Review Reports
  • § 45201 Civil Service Exam Fraud

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 45200.
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