A former state administrative official, after the termination of the official’s employment or term of office, shall not, for compensation, act as agent or attorney for, or otherwise represent, any other person (other than the State of California) before any court or state administrative agency or any officer or employee thereof by making any formal or informal appearance, or by making any oral or written communication with the intent to influence, in connection with any judicial, quasi-judicial, or other proceeding if both of the following apply:

(a) The State of California is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

Terms Used In California Government Code 87401

  • Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Government Code 18

(b) The proceeding is one in which the former state administrative official participated.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 210. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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