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Government Of The State Of California — California Government Code — General — California State Auditor — California Whistleblower Protection Act — Legislative intent

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

The Legislature finds and declares that state employees should be free to report waste, fraud, abuse of authority, violation of law, or threat to public health without fear of retribution. The Legislature further finds and declares that public servants best serve the citizenry when they can be candid and honest without reservation in conducting the people's business.

Ca. Gov. Code § 8547.1
EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Added October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: SB 951) (Chapter 673).