{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"50816","citation":"Wat. Code, § 50816","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000. - 53901.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15"},{"name":"PART 4. ELECTIONS [50700. - 50817.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Special Elections [50800. - 50817.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Conducting [50810. - 50817.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 175.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>At the close of the polls the election board shall:</p><p>(a) Immediately canvass the votes and declare the result.</p><p>(b) Forward a certificate showing the result and the number of votes cast for and against the issuing of bonds or refunding bonds to the county elections official.</p><p>(c) Deliver a copy of the certificate to the board.</p><p>(d) Deliver all ballots cast and all documents and papers used at the election to the county elections official.</p>","text":"At the close of the polls the election board shall: (a) Immediately canvass the votes and declare the result. (b) Forward a certificate showing the result and the number of votes cast for and against the issuing of bonds or refunding bonds to the county elections official. (c) Deliver a copy of the certificate to the board. (d) Deliver all ballots cast and all documents and papers used at the election to the county elections official.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/conducting-50816","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}