{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"14","citation":"Gov. Code, § 14","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.</p>","text":"“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-14","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}