California § 16740 - When the recount has been completed in the manner required by Article 4 (commenci

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16740 — When the recount has been completed in the manner required by Article 4 (commenci, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16740. When the recount has been completed in the manner required by Article 4 (commenci

When the recount has been completed in the manner required by Article 4 (commencing with Section 16460) of Chapter 5, and Article 3 (commencing with Section 16640) of Chapter 7, all the judges who took part, if more than one, shall assemble and make the decision of the court. If there is any difference of opinion, a majority of the judges shall finally determine all questions, and give a separate decision or judgment in each contest.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16740 cover?

Section 16740 ("When the recount has been completed in the manner required by Article 4 (commenci") 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.

How do I cite California § 16740?

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