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California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas. Search California Code.

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California Statutes are Chaptered Bills. A bill is "chaptered" by the Secretary of State after it has passed through both houses of the Legislature and has been signed by the Governor or becomes law without the Governor's signature. Statutes available online are those from 1993 to the present. Search California Statutes.

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