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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 5Ch. 2§ 1158 Conflict Of Interest Rules

§ 1158 Conflict Of Interest Rules

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§ 1158 Conflict Of Interest Rules

This law says state workers can't take jobs or do things that clash with their official duties, and they can't use their job to sway a government decision when they or close family members stand to make money from it.

Key Takeaways

  • •State workers must avoid any side job or activity that conflicts with their official responsibilities.
  • •They cannot use their official role to push a decision that would benefit them or their immediate family financially.
  • •If a conflict of interest exists, they must stay out of the decision‑making process.

Example

A state employee helps choose a contractor for a new highway, and his sister owns that contracting company.

Because the employee or his close family could profit, the law says he must not use his position to influence the decision or take part in the selection process.

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

Official Source
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§ 1158 Conflict Of Interest Rules

The public members, the executive director, the assistant director, and employees of the board shall not engage in an employment, activity, or enterprise that is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a state officer or employee or make, participate in making, or attempt to use his or her official position to in any way influence a governmental decision in which he or she knows or has reason to know that he or she, or any member of his or her immediate family, has a financial interest. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 567, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public membersexecutive directorassistant directoremployees of the boardfinancial interest

Related Statutes

  • § 1150 Pilot Commissioners Board Composition
  • § 1152 Board Member Compensation Limits
  • § 1156 Board Executive Director Powers
  • § 1156.5 Executive Director Appointment Terms
  • § 1156.6 Pilot Hoist Safety Inspections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1158.
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