Elections Code section 20500

The provisions of Part 2 (commencing with Section 43) of Division 1 of the Civil Code, relating to libel and slander, are fully applicable to any campaign advertising or communication.

Source: Section 20500, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=20500. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 20500’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_20500

Original Source: Section 20500, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=20500. (last accessed May 12, 2025).