Section 18601 Of Article 1. Improper Signature-gathering Tactics From California Elections Code >> Division 18. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 1.

. Any person working for the proponent or proponents of an initiative or referendum measure or recall petition who refuses to allow a prospective signer to read the measure or petition is guilty of a misdemeanor. An arrest or conviction pursuant to this section shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the validity of any signature obtained by the person arrested or convicted.