California § 8224 - Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official sh

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8224 — Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official sh, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8224. Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official sh

Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official shall examine it and ascertain from the record of the registration of the voters of the county whether the petition is signed by the requisite number. If needed by the county elections official, the board of supervisors shall authorize him or her to employ persons to assist him or her in the work of examining the petition, and the board shall provide for their compensation.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8224 cover?

Section 8224 ("Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the county elections official sh") 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 § 8224?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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