California · Government Code
GOV §6727: The Governor shall annually proclaim the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 20 or the following day, as Nowrūz Day.
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The Governor must annually declare the day of the astronomical Northward equinox (typically March 20–21) as Nowrūz Day.
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The Governor shall annually proclaim the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 20 or the following day, as Nowrūz Day.
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