California · Government Code

GOV §91002: No person convicted of a misdemeanor under this title shall be a candidate for any elective office or act as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the date of the conviction unless the court

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What this law says, in plain English

A person convicted of a misdemeanor cannot run for office or work as a lobbyist for four years after conviction, unless the court waives this restriction. Violating this restriction is a felony.

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No person convicted of a misdemeanor under this title shall be a candidate for any elective office or act as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the date of the conviction unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines that this provision shall not be applicable. A plea of nolo contendere shall be deemed a conviction for purposes of this section. Any person violating this section is guilty of a felony.

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