Art. I, § 26

Constitution is mandatory and prohibitory

Structure Founding & Purposes Art. I · Declaration of Rights

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The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.

History: Sec. 26 renumbered from Sec. 28 on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.

Simplified explanation

The provisions of this Constitution are mandatory and prohibitory, unless by express words they are declared to be otherwise.