{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15213","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15213","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 2. Automated Count in a Central Location [15200. - 15213.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>In case of an emergency in which it becomes impossible to transport the ballots from the precinct to a central counting place, the elections official may direct that the ballots be counted at the precinct. In those cases, counting shall be conducted substantially in accordance with Article 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/15270\">15270</a>).</p>","text":"In case of an emergency in which it becomes impossible to transport the ballots from the precinct to a central counting place, the elections official may direct that the ballots be counted at the precinct. In those cases, counting shall be conducted substantially in accordance with Article 5 (commencing with Section 15270).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/automated-count-in-a-central-location-15213","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}