Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 54 — OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Citrus Heights Municipal Code Art. II Offenses Against Governmental Administration
Citrus Heights Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Citrus Heights
Cite as: Citrus Heights Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Cross reference— Administration, ch. 2.
Sec. 54-26. - Making false or fraudulent statements or misrepresentations.¶
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or conceal any fact or make any false or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation in any matter or proceeding within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the city.
(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.20.010), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)
Sec. 54-27. - Use of false or misleading writing or document.¶
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly use any false or misleading writing or document in any matter or proceeding within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the city.
(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.20.020), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)
Sec. 54-28. - Impersonating public employees.¶
(a) Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person in the city to falsely represent himself or herself to be an officer, deputy or clerk of the city or of any department thereof or to falsely represent himself or herself or another to be a deputy, agent, investigator or representative of or to be connected with or employed by the city or any department thereof.
(b) Wearing of uniforms. A uniform substantially similar to the official uniform of members of the police department shall not be worn by any person except federal, state, or local officers when so designated as their official uniform, authorized members of the police department or other persons authorized by the chief of police. A uniform shall be deemed substantially similar to the uniform of the police department if it so resembles the official uniform as to cause an ordinary reasonable person to believe that the person wearing the uniform is a member of the police department. It shall be deemed prima facie evidence of substantial similarity to the uniform of the police department if an unauthorized uniform consists of a black coloration of trousers, shirt and jacket. The violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.16.010, 9.16.020), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)
Secs. 54-29—54-55. - Reserved.¶
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