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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1Art. 6§ 45201 Civil Service Exam Fraud

§ 45201 Civil Service Exam Fraud

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§ 45201 Civil Service Exam Fraud

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't pretend to be someone else during a job test or application for a city job.
  • •You can't give or get test questions before the test for a city job.
  • •You can't trick someone into giving up their rights for a city job.

Example

Your friend is taking a test to become a firefighter, and you try to take the test for them.

This is against the law because you are pretending to be someone else during a job test.

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

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§ 45201 Civil Service Exam Fraud

It is unlawful for any person: (a) To impersonate another person or to permit or aid in any manner any other person to impersonate him in connection with any examination, application, or request to be examined under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city. (b) To furnish or obtain examination questions or other examination material prepared and intended for use in any examination under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city before such examination. (c) To use any unfair means to cause or attempt to cause any eligible to waive any rights obtained 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

examinationapplicationconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 45200 Civil Service Exam Fraud
  • § 31115 Civil Service Exam Fraud
  • § 1097.5 Commission Penalty Judgment Enforcement
  • § 11003 Mailing Deadline For Filings
  • § 11090 Agency Reports To Governor

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 45201.
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