{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"9204","citation":"Elec. Code, § 9204","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS [9000. - 9611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Municipal Elections [9200. - 9295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Initiative [9200. - 9226.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 237, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Any elector of the city may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the city attorney to be amended. The court shall expedite hearing on the writ. A peremptory writ of mandate shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the ballot title or summary is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Section <a href=\"/elec/9203\">9203</a>.</p>","text":"Any elector of the city may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the city attorney to be amended. The court shall expedite hearing on the writ. A peremptory writ of mandate shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the ballot title or summary is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Section 9203.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/initiative-9204","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}