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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 1Art. 3§ 5864 Harbor District Ballot Form

§ 5864 Harbor District Ballot Form

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§ 5864 Harbor District Ballot Form

This law tells exactly how the ballot must look when people vote on creating a harbor district and borrowing money for it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The ballot must show a clear “For the harbor district” and “Against the harbor district” option with a place to mark.
  • •Any erasing, crossing out, or defacing makes the ballot invalid.
  • •If the ballot is damaged, the voter must return it and get a new one.

Example

A seaside town holds a vote on whether to start a harbor district and borrow $5 million to build a new dock. Jane goes to the polls and marks the box next to “For the harbor district” to say yes, while Tom marks the box next to “Against the harbor district” to say no.

The ballot they use has to have the two choices with a space to mark, and nobody can erase, cross out, or damage the paper. If Jane accidentally tears the ballot, she must give it back to the election inspector and get a fresh one.

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

Official Source
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§ 5864 Harbor District Ballot Form

The ballot to be used at the election shall be substantially in the following form: HARBOR DISTRICT OFFICIAL BALLOT Instructions to voters: To vote in favor of the formation of the harbor district and the incurring of the indebtedness thereby, mark in the voting area at the right of the words “For the harbor district.” To vote against the formation of the harbor district and the incurring of the indebtedness thereby, mark in the voting area at the right of the words “Against the harbor district.” All erasures and distinguishing marks are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you wrongly stamp, tear, or deface this ballot, return it to the inspector of elections and obtain another. PROPOSITION “For the harbor district” (here set forth a general statement of the purposes for which the indebtedness is to be incurred, and the amount of the indebtedness). “Against the harbor district” (here set forth a general statement of the purposes for which the indebtedness is to be incurred and the amount of the indebtedness). (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 109. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

harbor districtindebtednessFor the harbor district

Related Statutes

  • § 5861 Election And Debt Resolution
  • § 5862 District Formation Election Rules
  • § 5870 District Formation And Debt
  • § 5872 Harbor District Formation Certification
  • § 5873 District Formation Completion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5864.
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