Elec. Code, § 9204 · Article 1. Initiative
Elec. Code, § 9204
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any elector of the city may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the city attorney to be amended. The court shall expedite hearing on the writ. A peremptory writ of mandate shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the ballot title or summary is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Section 9203.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 237, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.
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