California · Government Code

GOV §19681: It is unlawful for any person: (a) To practice any deception or fraud with regard to his identity in connection with any examination, application, or request to be examined.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to commit fraud regarding identity on exams or applications, obtain unauthorized exam materials, or use unfair means to cause someone to waive rights related to examinations.

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It is unlawful for any person: (a) To practice any deception or fraud with regard to his identity in connection with any examination, application, or request to be examined. (b) To obtain examination questions or other examination material except by specific authorization either before, during, or after an examination or use or purport to use any such examination questions or materials for the purpose of instructing or coaching or preparing candidates for examinations. (c) To use any unfair means to cause or attempt to cause any eligible to waive any rights obtained under this part.

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