{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"3000","citation":"Elec. Code, § 3000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VOTE BY MAIL VOTING, NEW RESIDENT, AND NEW CITIZEN VOTING [3000. - 3123.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Vote by Mail Application and Voting Procedures [3000. - 3026.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 508, Sec. 12.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>This division shall be liberally construed in favor of the vote by mail voter.</p>","text":"This division shall be liberally construed in favor of the vote by mail voter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/vote-by-mail-application-and-voting-procedures-3000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}