{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"14838","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 14838","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000. - 14959.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 4. FIRE COMPANIES IN UNINCORPORATED TOWNS [14825. - 14860.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers and Duties [14835. - 14845.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 65, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>The secretary of every company having a seal shall take the constitutional oath of office and give a bond as the bylaws provide for the faithful performance of his or her duties.</p>","text":"The secretary of every company having a seal shall take the constitutional oath of office and give a bond as the bylaws provide for the faithful performance of his or her duties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/powers-and-duties-14838","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}