Government Code section 50261

It is hereby found that the promotion of positive human relations for the purpose of insuring public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of all the people of this State is a principal governmental concern and responsibility, and counties and cities and counties are hereby authorized to expend public funds to attain these objectives.

Source: Section 50261, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=50261. (updated Jan. 1, 1961; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_50261

Original Source: Section 50261, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=50261. (last accessed May 12, 2025).