California § 15210 - In preparing the voted ballots for processing, any ballot that is torn, bent, or
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§ 15210. In preparing the voted ballots for processing, any ballot that is torn, bent, or
In preparing the voted ballots for processing, any ballot that is torn, bent, or otherwise defective shall be corrected so that every vote cast by the voter shall be counted by the automatic tabulating equipment. If necessary, a true duplicate copy of the defective ballot shall be made and substituted therefor, following the intention of the voter insofar as it can be ascertained from the defective ballot. All duplicate ballots shall be clearly labeled as a duplicate and shall bear a serial number that shall be recorded on the damaged or defective ballot.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15210 ("In preparing the voted ballots for processing, any ballot that is torn, bent, or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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