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Elections Code § 13246

ARTICLE 3. Vote Tabulating Devices

Current as of September 28, 2026Elec. Code, § 13246Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.

The device for marking the ballot may be of any size, shape, or form, and the impression made on the ballot may be in the form of a cross, square, circle, rectangle, or any other design that will clearly indicate the choice of the voter. Any type of ink or other substance that will clearly show the voter’s choice may be used in or in conjunction with the marking device.