{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14440","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14440","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 4. Closing of the Polls [14400. - 14443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Snap Tallies [14440. - 14443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 20.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>Before any election, the governing body of the jurisdiction holding the election shall decide that certain offices or measures to be voted on are of more than ordinary public interest and require an early tabulation and announcement. The decision shall be transmitted to the elections official not less than 30 days before the election.</p>","text":"Before any election, the governing body of the jurisdiction holding the election shall decide that certain offices or measures to be voted on are of more than ordinary public interest and require an early tabulation and announcement. The decision shall be transmitted to the elections official not less than 30 days before the election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/snap-tallies-14440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}