California · Elections Code
ELEC §18603: Every person who offers or gives money or other valuable consideration to another in exchange for his or her signature on a state, county, municipal, or district initiative, referendum, or recall peti
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It is a misdemeanor to offer or give money or other valuable consideration to someone in exchange for their signature on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition.
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