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Elec. Code, § 15213 · Article 2. Automated Count in a Central Location

Elec. Code, § 15213

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

In case of an emergency in which it becomes impossible to transport the ballots from the precinct to a central counting place, the elections official may direct that the ballots be counted at the precinct. In those cases, counting shall be conducted substantially in accordance with Article 5 (commencing with Section 15270).

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.

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