California · Elections Code
ELEC §20201: It is unlawful for any person that includes in any part of its name the name of any political party that was qualified to participate in the last preceding primary election, to directly or indirectly
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to solicit funds using a qualified political party's name without written consent from specified party officials, and solicitors must carry credentials and proof of authorization.
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