California § 2271 - If a person who is ineligible to vote becomes registered or preregistered to vote
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2271 — If a person who is ineligible to vote becomes registered or preregistered to vote, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2271. If a person who is ineligible to vote becomes registered or preregistered to vote
If a person who is ineligible to vote becomes registered or preregistered to vote pursuant to this chapter and votes or attempts to vote in an election held after the effective date of the personâs registration or preregistration, that person shall be presumed to have acted with official authorization and shall not be guilty of fraudulently voting or attempting to vote pursuant to Section 18560, unless that person willfully votes or attempts to vote knowing that the person is not entitled to vote.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2271
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2271 cover?
Section 2271 ("If a person who is ineligible to vote becomes registered or preregistered to vote") 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 § 2271?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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