§ 22172 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

Water Code·California

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•To vote 'Yes' on a proposal, put a cross (+) in the box next to 'Yes'.
•To vote 'No' on a proposal, put a cross (+) in the box next to 'No'.
•Follow the instructions on the ballot to make sure your vote counts.

Example

You are voting on a proposal to build a new park in your neighborhood.

If you want the park, you put a cross (+) in the box next to 'Yes'. If you don't want the park, you put a cross (+) in the box next to 'No'.

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§ 22172 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

The ballots shall have printed on them under the heading “Instructions to Voters”: “To vote for a proposal stamp a cross (+) in the voting space after the word ‛ Yes’ following the proposal. To vote against a proposal, stamp a cross (+) in the voting space after the word ‛ No’ following the proposal.” (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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ballots Instructions to Voters cross (+)Yes No

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22172.

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