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Public Officers and Employees; Oath of Office   

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Every person having taken and subscribed to the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, who while holding office, advocates or becomes a member of any party or organization, political or otherwise, that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence or other unlawful means, is guilty of a felony, and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison.

(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1139, Sec. 55.)