Government Code section 45083

As used in this chapter the word “war” shall mean:

(a)

Whenever Congress has declared war and for one year after the termination of hostilities therein as proclaimed by the President of the United States;

(b)

Whenever the President of the United States has proclaimed the existence of a national emergency.

Source: Section 45083, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=45083. (updated Jan. 1, 1951; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_45083

Original Source: Section 45083, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=45083. (last accessed May 12, 2025).