Section 19556 Of Article 2. Disclosure Of Information From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 10.2. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 2.
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. (a) The Franchise Tax Board may disclose to persons
described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, tax return and return
information solely for use in an action or proceeding affecting the
personnel rights of an employee or former employee, or in preparation
of the action or proceeding, but only to the extent the Franchise
Tax Board determines that the return or return information is, or may
be, relevant and material to the action or proceeding. Tax return
and return information may be disclosed pursuant to this section to
any of the following persons:
(1) An employee or former employee of the Franchise Tax Board who
is, or may be, a party to an administrative action or proceeding
affecting the personnel rights of that employee or former employee.
(2) Upon written request by the employee or former employee, to
the employee's or former employee's duly authorized legal
representative.
(3) Officers and employees of the Franchise Tax Board for use in
any action or proceeding affecting the rights of an employee or
former employee, to the extent necessary to advance or protect the
interests of the State of California.
(4) An administrative law judge, administrative board member,
judge, or justice, or authorized officer or employee thereof, in
connection with an administrative hearing, adjudication, or appeal
thereof, related to an action or proceeding affecting the personnel
rights of an employee or former employee.
(b) For purposes of this section, an action or proceeding
affecting the personnel rights of an employee or former employee of
the Franchise Tax Board means an action proceeding arising under
either of the following:
(1) The State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section
18500) of Division 5 of the Government Code).
(2) The Ralph C. Dills Act (Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section
3512) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code).
(c) Any unauthorized disclosure by a person described in
paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of any tax
return or return information disclosed to that person pursuant to
this section shall be subject to criminal penalty and civil liability
under this part for that unauthorized disclosure.