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Evidence Code - EVID

DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400 - 1605]

  ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. )
  

CHAPTER 1. Authentication and Proof of Writings [1400 - 1454]

  ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. )
  

ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting Acknowledged Writings and Official Writings [1450 - 1454]
  ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. )

  
1452.  

A seal is presumed to be genuine and its use authorized if it purports to be the seal of:

(a) The United States or a department, agency, or public employee of the United States.

(b) A public entity in the United States or a department, agency, or public employee of such public entity.

(c) A nation recognized by the executive power of the United States or a department, agency, or officer of such nation.

(d) A public entity in a nation recognized by the executive power of the United States or a department, agency, or officer of such public entity.

(e) A court of admiralty or maritime jurisdiction.

(f) A notary public within any state of the United States.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)