{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"338.6","citation":"Elec. Code, § 338.6","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1. - 362.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Definitions [300. - 362.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 5.   (SB 286)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>“Precinct” means a geographical area within a county that is made up of voters and is formed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/12200\">12200</a>) of Division 12. All voters from the same precinct are assigned to a specific polling place for an election. In an election conducted using vote centers, eligible voters from any precinct within the county can use any vote center located within the county.</p>","text":"“Precinct” means a geographical area within a county that is made up of voters and is formed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12200) of Division 12. All voters from the same precinct are assigned to a specific polling place for an election. In an election conducted using vote centers, eligible voters from any precinct within the county can use any vote center located within the county.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/definitions-338-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}