TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM 81000-91014›CHAPTER 9.5. Ethics 89500-89522›ARTICLE 4. Campaign Funds 89510-89522

§ 89512

California Government Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

(a) An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a political purpose. An expenditure associated with holding office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a legislative or governmental purpose. Expenditures which confer a substantial personal benefit shall be directly related to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose.

(b) Except as expressly authorized by this article, an expenditure for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement is not within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510.

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 884, Sec. 4. (AB 1692) Effective January 1, 2015.)

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