{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"13216","citation":"Elec. Code, § 13216","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. BALLOTS, SAMPLE BALLOTS, AND VOTER PAMPHLETS [13000. - 13600.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Ballot Printing Specifications [13200. - 13282.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-13/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [13200. - 13220.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-13/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 676, Sec. 32.   (AB 1219)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>A ballot stub may be used for a ballot. The ballots may contain printed and distinguishing marks if secrecy in voting is protected.</p>","text":"A ballot stub may be used for a ballot. The ballots may contain printed and distinguishing marks if secrecy in voting is protected.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-13216","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}