California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §7: Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a

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This statute permits a public officer's deputy to exercise powers or perform duties that the law grants or imposes on that officer.

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Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.

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