Government Code section 31902

This chapter shall be given a liberal interpretation with a view of carrying out its purpose and shall not be construed as a local measure or one intended as a benefit to particular persons or places.

Source: Section 31902, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=31902. (updated Jan. 1, 1947; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_31902

Original Source: Section 31902, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=31902. (last accessed May 12, 2025).