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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 2Art. 2§ 9140 County Ordinance Voter Approval

§ 9140 County Ordinance Voter Approval

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§ 9140 County Ordinance Voter Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •The local government can ask voters to change or remove a rule without needing a petition.
  • •Voters decide on the rule change in the next election.
  • •If most voters agree, the rule is changed or removed.

Example

The city wants to change a rule about where food trucks can park.

The city leaders can put this rule change on the ballot for the next election. If more than half of the voters say yes, the new food truck rule becomes official.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9140 County Ordinance Voter Approval

The board of supervisors may submit to the voters, without a petition, an ordinance for the repeal, amendment, or enactment of any ordinance. The ordinance shall be voted upon at any succeeding regular or special election and, if it receives a majority of the votes cast, the ordinance shall be repealed, amended, or enacted accordingly. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinancepetitionelectionamendmentenactmentmajority

Related Statutes

  • § 9142 County Revenue Bond Referendum
  • § 9144 Ordinance Protest Petition Requirements
  • § 9222 City Ordinance Voter Approval
  • § 8228 County Judge Election Certification
  • § 9118 County Initiative Petition Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9140.
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