A gift is both “received” and “accepted” when the public official, or the official’s immediate family member, knowingly takes actual possession of the gift, is provided the benefit of the gift, or takes any action exercising direction or control of the gift.

(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 20. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020.)

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Terms Used In California Government Code 89503.5

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.