{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART XII SEC 7","citation":"Cal. Const., art. XII, § 7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE XII PUBLIC UTILITIES [SECTION 1. - SEC. 9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-12"}],"history":"Sec. 7 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 12. Res.Ch. 88, 1974.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A transportation company may not grant free passes or discounts to anyone holding an office in this State; and the acceptance of a pass or discount by a public officer, other than a Public Utilities Commissioner, shall work a forfeiture of that office. A Public Utilities Commissioner may not hold an official relation to nor have a financial interest in a person or corporation subject to regulation by the commission.</p>","text":"A transportation company may not grant free passes or discounts to anyone holding an office in this State; and the acceptance of a pass or discount by a public officer, other than a Public Utilities Commissioner, shall work a forfeiture of that office. A Public Utilities Commissioner may not hold an official relation to nor have a financial interest in a person or corporation subject to regulation by the commission.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-12/section-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}