{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART XX SEC 4","citation":"Cal. Const., art. XX, § 4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE XX MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS [SEC. 1. - SEC. 23.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-20"}],"history":"Sec. 4 renumbered from Sec. 7 on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature shall not pass any laws permitting the leasing or alienation of any franchise, so as to relieve the franchise or property held thereunder from the liabilities of the lessor or grantor, lessee, or grantee, contracted or incurred in the operation, use, or enjoyment of such franchise, or any of its privileges.</p>","text":"The Legislature shall not pass any laws permitting the leasing or alienation of any franchise, so as to relieve the franchise or property held thereunder from the liabilities of the lessor or grantor, lessee, or grantee, contracted or incurred in the operation, use, or enjoyment of such franchise, or any of its privileges.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-20/section-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}