California § 26405 - The petition may include one or more separate documents, but each document shall

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 26405 — The petition may include one or more separate documents, but each document shall, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26405. The petition may include one or more separate documents, but each document shall

The petition may include one or more separate documents, but each document shall contain the affidavit of the party who circulated it, certifying that each name signed thereto is the true signature of the person whose name it purports to be. The secretary of the district shall compare the signatures on the petition with the affidavits of registration on file with the county elections official and if he or she finds that the petition has been signed by the required number of voters he or she shall attach his or her signature thereto and present the petition to the board.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26405

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26405 cover?

Section 26405 ("The petition may include one or more separate documents, but each document shall") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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