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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 6§ 22173 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

§ 22173 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

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§ 22173 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

Key Takeaways

  • •You vote by putting a cross (+) in the box next to 'Yes' or 'No'.
  • •The cross must be in the right space to count.
  • •This rule is for voting on proposals.

Example

You are voting on whether to build a new park in your town.

You get a ballot with 'Yes' and 'No' options. To vote 'Yes,' you put a cross (+) in the box next to 'Yes.' If you put the cross anywhere else, your vote might not count.

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

Official Source
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§ 22173 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions

The voters shall vote for or against the proposal by stamping a cross (+) in the voting space after the word “Yes” or “No” respectively. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 420.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

votersstamping a cross (+)YesNoproposal

Related Statutes

  • § 22172 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions
  • § 22170 Election Majority Vote Requirement
  • § 11160 Project Construction And Funding
  • § 21608 Voter Eligibility After Annexation
  • § 22171 Sewage Disposal District Election

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22173.
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