{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"18503","citation":"Elec. Code, § 18503","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 18. PENAL PROVISIONS [18000. - 18700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-18"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Corruption of the Voting Process [18500. - 18582.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-18/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18500. - 18504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-18/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 223, Sec. 4.   (AB 17)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>An employer who violates Section <a href=\"/elec/14004\">14004</a> shall be subject to a civil fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per election. An action for a civil fine under this subdivision may be brought by the Secretary of State or any public prosecutor with jurisdiction.</p>","text":"An employer who violates Section 14004 shall be subject to a civil fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per election. An action for a civil fine under this subdivision may be brought by the Secretary of State or any public prosecutor with jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-18503","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}