{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"12221","citation":"Elec. Code, § 12221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PREELECTION PROCEDURES [12000. - 12327.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Precincts [12200. - 12288.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Precinct Formation [12220. - 12225.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-12/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 725, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>In any order establishing precincts, their boundaries shall be defined by reference to exterior descriptions or delineation thereof on a map or maps.</p>","text":"In any order establishing precincts, their boundaries shall be defined by reference to exterior descriptions or delineation thereof on a map or maps.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/precinct-formation-12221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}