§ 19105 Secretary Investigation Powers

Elections Code·California

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This law lets the Secretary of State look into possible rule‑breakers and force anyone to give up papers or appear if needed.

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•The Secretary of State can start an investigation when a violation is suspected.
•They can issue subpoenas to get people to appear and to collect any records they need.
•The power applies to any person or document that might help prove a violation.

Example

A store is accused of not following a consumer‑protection rule.

The Secretary of State can order the store’s owner to come in and hand over sales records, emails, or any other documents that help decide if the rule was broken.

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§ 19105 Secretary Investigation Powers

The Secretary of State may investigate any alleged violation of this code or the Secretary of State’s regulations with the power to subpoena all necessary persons and records. (Added by renumbering Section 19102 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 6.5. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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Secretary of State investigate alleged violation subpoena regulations

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19105.

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