California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §19546: Upon request of a committee appointed by either the Assembly or the Senate, or both, any information may be furnished to the committee, but it is a misdemeanor for the committee or any member, clerk,

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is a misdemeanor for legislative committee members, clerks, or employees to disclose confidential information furnished to the committee, except to law enforcement for crime detection or prosecution purposes.

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Upon request of a committee appointed by either the Assembly or the Senate, or both, any information may be furnished to the committee, but it is a misdemeanor for the committee or any member, clerk, or other officer or employee thereof to disclose in any manner any particulars of the information so furnished except to law enforcement officers for the purpose of aiding the detection or prosecution of crimes committed in violation of this part.

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