LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 2Art. 2§ 9141 Immediate Effect Ordinances

§ 9141 Immediate Effect Ordinances

Elections Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 9141 Immediate Effect Ordinances

Key Takeaways

  • •Some rules start right away, like ones about elections or emergencies.
  • •Rules about taxes or keeping people safe can start immediately if most leaders agree.
  • •Most other rules start 30 days after they are made.

Example

The city passes a rule to close a dangerous park right away.

If the park is unsafe, the city can close it immediately if most leaders agree it’s an emergency.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 9141 Immediate Effect Ordinances

(a) Except an ordinance granting a franchise, the following ordinances shall take effect immediately: (1) Those calling or otherwise relating to an election. (2) Those specifically required by law to take immediate effect. (3) Those fixing the amount of money to be raised by taxation or the rate of taxes to be levied. (4) Those for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. The ordinances referred to in this subdivision shall contain a declaration of the facts constituting the necessity and shall be passed by a four-fifths vote of the board of supervisors. (b) All other ordinances, including ordinances granting a franchise, shall become effective 30 days from and after the date of final passage. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinancesfranchisehealthemergencysafetydeclarationutilityelection

Related Statutes

  • § 9235 Ordinance Effectiveness Delay Exceptions
  • § 10229 Municipal Election Candidate Shortage
  • § 14102 Ballot Supply Requirements
  • § 7771 Central Committee Member Calculation
  • § 7774 Central Committee Candidate Residency

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9141.
View Official Source