{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15270.3","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15270.3","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 5. Manual Vote Count in the Precinct [15270. - 15281.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 300, Sec. 3.   (AB 969)   Effective October 4, 2023.","effective":"2023-10-04","html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/elec/15270.1\">15270.1</a> or subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/elec/19207.5\">19207.5</a>, an elections official may conduct a manual vote count in the event of a natural disaster or other state of emergency in which use of a certified voting system is not feasible.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 15270.1 or subdivision (a) of Section 19207.5, an elections official may conduct a manual vote count in the event of a natural disaster or other state of emergency in which use of a certified voting system is not feasible.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/manual-vote-count-in-the-precinct-15270-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}