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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 3Art. 3§ 9261 Signature Solicitor Affidavit Requirement

§ 9261 Signature Solicitor Affidavit Requirement

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§ 9261 Signature Solicitor Affidavit Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're collecting signatures for something official, you must sign a paper (affidavit) saying you did it right.
  • •This paper must look like the one in Section 9022 and follow rules from Sections 104 and 9209.
  • •This rule was made in 1994 to keep things fair and honest.

Example

You're gathering signatures to get a new playground in your neighborhood.

You must sign a special paper swearing you followed the rules while collecting those signatures. If you don’t, the signatures might not count.

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

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§ 9261 Signature Solicitor Affidavit Requirement

Each section shall have attached thereto the affidavit of the person soliciting the signatures. This affidavit shall be substantially in the same form as set forth in Section 9022 and shall comply with Sections 104 and 9209. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionstatement

Related Statutes

  • § 9202.5 Initiative Petition Filing Period
  • § 9203 Ballot Measure Title Process
  • § 9209 Signature Solicitor Declaration
  • § 9255 Charter Commission Voter Submission
  • § 9257 Charter Amendment Petition Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9261.
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