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Government Code § 12013

ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties

Current as of September 28, 2026Gov. Code, § 12013Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 10. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.

The Governor may direct the Attorney General to appear on behalf of the state and may employ such additional counsel as the Governor deems expedient whenever a suit or legal proceeding is pending:

(a) Against the state.

(b) Which may affect the title of the state to property.

(c) Which may result in a claim against the state.