{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14284","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14284","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 4. Issuing Ballots and Voting [14270. - 14300.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 676, Sec. 44.   (AB 1219)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>(a) All ballots shall be marked only with the marking device provided by the elections official or, for vote by mail ballots, recommended by the elections official.</p><p>(b) If a ballot cannot be tabulated because of the marking device used, it shall be processed as specified in Section <a href=\"/elec/15210\">15210</a>.</p>","text":"(a) All ballots shall be marked only with the marking device provided by the elections official or, for vote by mail ballots, recommended by the elections official. (b) If a ballot cannot be tabulated because of the marking device used, it shall be processed as specified in Section 15210.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/issuing-ballots-and-voting-14284","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}