{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12227","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12227","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001. - 12790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152. - 12279.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220. - 12237.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 3.   (AB 1759)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>The Chief of Archives is responsible for the preservation and description of material deposited in the State Archives and shall make the material readily available for use.</p>","text":"The Chief of Archives is responsible for the preservation and description of material deposited in the State Archives and shall make the material readily available for use.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/state-archives-12227","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}