California § 27044 - The copies of the petition from each county shall be grouped or fastened together

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§ 27044. The copies of the petition from each county shall be grouped or fastened together

The copies of the petition from each county shall be grouped or fastened together and submitted to the county elections official of that county for examination and verification. The county elections official shall have 30 days’ time for the examination of the copies of the petition left with him or her for verification. Within that period of time he or she shall verify each of the signatures on the copies of the petition left with him or her, attach thereto his or her certificate that the copies of the petition have been signed by the requisite number of registered voters and forward the copies of the petition with his or her certificate attached to the Secretary of State.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 27044

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27044 cover?

Section 27044 ("The copies of the petition from each county shall be grouped or fastened together") 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 § 27044?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 27044 apply to my situation?

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