{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"7","citation":"Gov. Code, § 7","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>Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.</p>","text":"Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}