California · Government Code

GOV §403: All grants and commissions shall be kept in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of California, sealed with the Great Seal of the state, signed by the Governor, and countersigned b

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State grants and commissions must be issued in the people's name, sealed with California's Great Seal, signed by the Governor, and countersigned by another official.

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All grants and commissions shall be kept in the name and by the authority of the people of the State of California, sealed with the Great Seal of the state, signed by the Governor, and countersigned by the Secretary of State.

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