California · Government Code

GOV §8545.3: It is a misdemeanor for the California State Auditor or any employee of the California State Auditor to release any information received pursuant to Section 10850 of the Welfare and Institutions Code

Misdemeanor

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California State Auditor employees are prohibited from releasing certain confidential information received under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 10850 or other laws. Violation is a misdemeanor.

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It is a misdemeanor for the California State Auditor or any employee of the California State Auditor to release any information received pursuant to Section 10850 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or that is otherwise prohibited by law to be disclosed.

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