{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART I SEC 26","citation":"Cal. Const., art. I, § 26","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS [SECTION 1. - SEC. 32.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-1"}],"history":"Sec. 26 renumbered from Sec. 28 on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.</p>","text":"The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-1/section-26","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}