{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"89512","citation":"Gov. Code, § 89512","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000. - 91014.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9.5. Ethics [89500. - 89522.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-9/chapter-9.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Campaign Funds [89510. - 89522.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-9/chapter-9.5/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 884, Sec. 4.   (AB 1692)   Effective January 1, 2015.","effective":"2015-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section <a href=\"/gov/89510\">89510</a> if it is reasonably related to a political purpose. An expenditure associated with holding office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section <a href=\"/gov/89510\">89510</a> if it is reasonably related to a legislative or governmental purpose. Expenditures which confer a substantial personal benefit shall be directly related to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose.</p><p>(b) Except as expressly authorized by this article, an expenditure for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement is not within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section <a href=\"/gov/89510\">89510</a>.</p>","text":"(a) An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a political purpose. An expenditure associated with holding office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a legislative or governmental purpose. Expenditures which confer a substantial personal benefit shall be directly related to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose. (b) Except as expressly authorized by this article, an expenditure for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement is not within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/campaign-funds-89512","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}