§ 8571 Emergency Statute Suspension Authority

Government Code·California

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•During big emergencies (like a war or disaster), the Governor can pause certain rules or laws.
•The Governor can do this if following the rules would slow down fixing the emergency.
•This includes rules about how the state does its work or helps people.

Example

A big earthquake hits and blocks roads, making it hard to get food to people.

The Governor can say, 'We don’t have time to follow the usual rules for delivering food. Let’s skip some steps so we can get food to people faster.'

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§ 8571 Emergency Statute Suspension Authority

During a state of war emergency or a state of emergency the Governor may suspend any regulatory statute, or statute prescribing the procedure for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency, including subdivision (d) of Section 1253 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, where the Governor determines and declares that strict compliance with any statute, order, rule, or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the emergency. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1474, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8571.

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