{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14212","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14212","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES [14000. - 14443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Procedures at Polls [14200. - 14314.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Election Day Procedures [14210. - 14227.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 479, Sec. 10.   (AB 1762)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>The polls shall be open at 7 a.m. of the day of any election, and shall be kept open until 8 p.m. of the same day, when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in Sections <a href=\"/elec/4005\">4005</a> and <a href=\"/elec/14401\">14401</a>.</p>","text":"The polls shall be open at 7 a.m. of the day of any election, and shall be kept open until 8 p.m. of the same day, when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in Sections 4005 and 14401.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/election-day-procedures-14212","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}