{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15153","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15153","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000. - 15702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Semifinal Official Canvass [15150. - 15290.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [15150. - 15154.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>During the semifinal official canvass, write-in votes shall be counted in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/15340\">15340</a>) of Chapter 4.</p>","text":"During the semifinal official canvass, write-in votes shall be counted in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 15340) of Chapter 4.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-15153","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}