California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 89512

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

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 89512 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-9-political-reform/chapter-9-5-ethics/article-4-campaign-funds/section-89512

Other sections in Article 4 - Campaign Funds

§ 89510§ 89511§ 89512§ 89512.5§ 89513§ 89514§ 89515§ 89516§ 89517§ 89518§ 89519§ 89519.5§ 89520§ 89521§ 89522

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