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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 10Art. 1§ 19680 Examination Fraud Prohibited

§ 19680 Examination Fraud Prohibited

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§ 19680 Examination Fraud Prohibited

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't cheat or lie to stop someone from getting a job or taking a test.
  • •You can't fake test scores or lie about how someone did on a test.
  • •You can't give secret info to help or hurt someone's chances on a test or job.

Example

A teacher gives their friend the answers to a test so they can get a better score.

This is against the law because the teacher is giving secret info to help someone cheat on a test.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19680 Examination Fraud Prohibited

It is unlawful for any person: (a) Willfully by himself or herself, or in cooperation with another person to defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person with respect to his or her right of examination, application, or employment under this part or rule. (b) Willfully and falsely to mark, grade, estimate, or report upon the examination or proper standing of any person examined or certified under this part or rule, or to aid in so doing, or make any false representation concerning the same or the person examined. (c) Willfully to furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person examined, certified, or to be examined or certified under this part or rule. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 78. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulwillfullydeceiveobstructexaminationcertificationspecial or secret information

Related Statutes

  • § 11850 Fiscal Act Overview
  • § 11852 Financial System Definitions
  • § 11854 State Financial System Modernization
  • § 19681 Exam Fraud Prohibitions
  • § 19682 State Employee Violation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19680.
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