California · Government Code

GOV §45201: It is unlawful for any person: (a) To impersonate another person or to permit or aid in any manner any other person to impersonate him in connection with any examination, application, or request to be

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to impersonate another person in civil service exams, obtain exam materials before testing, or use unfair means to pressure eligible candidates to waive their rights.

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It is unlawful for any person: (a) To impersonate another person or to permit or aid in any manner any other person to impersonate him in connection with any examination, application, or request to be examined under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city. (b) To furnish or obtain examination questions or other examination material prepared and intended for use in any examination under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city before such examination. (c) To use any unfair means to cause or attempt to cause any eligible to waive any rights obtained under the personnel system, merit system, or civil service system of any city.

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