{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"10200","citation":"Elec. Code, § 10200","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000. - 10735.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-10"},{"name":"PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100. - 10312.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-10/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200. - 10266.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-10/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [10200. - 10201.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-10/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter shall be liberally construed to promote its objects, and no error, omission or irregularity shall invalidate an election if there has been a substantial compliance with this chapter.</p>","text":"This chapter shall be liberally construed to promote its objects, and no error, omission or irregularity shall invalidate an election if there has been a substantial compliance with this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-10200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}