Section 53243.4.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 53243.4.
in effectFor purposes of this article, “abuse of office or position” means either of the following:
(a)
An abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.
(b)
A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 5 (commencing with Section 67), Title 6 (commencing with Section 85), or Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the Penal Code.
References
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 92.
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 67.
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 85.
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