Wat. Code, § 41393 · Article 4. Returns of Election
Wat. Code, § 41393
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The ballots, together with the other certificate with the poll list and tally paper to which it is attached, shall be:
(a) Sealed by the inspector in the presence of the judges and endorsed “Election returns of (naming the precinct) precinct.”
(b) Directed to the secretary.
(c) Immediately delivered by the inspector or some other responsible carrier designated by him, to the secretary.
(d) Kept by the secretary unopened for at least six months.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=41393.
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