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2011 California Code
Elections Code
DIVISION 18. PENAL PROVISIONS [18000 - 18700]

DIVISION 18. PENAL PROVISIONS

18000-18700

CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

CHAPTER 2. Voter Registration

CHAPTER 3. Nomination of Candidates

CHAPTER 4. Election Campaigns

18301-18390

ARTICLE 1. Campaign Literature

ARTICLE 2. Political Party Caucuses

ARTICLE 3. Deceptive Online Activities

ARTICLE 4. Political Meetings

ARTICLE 5. Misrepresentation by Candidates

ARTICLE 6. Solicitation of Funds

ARTICLE 7. Electioneering

ARTICLE 8. Vandalism at Polling Places

ARTICLE 9. Misuse of State Publications

CHAPTER 5. Ballots

CHAPTER 6. Corruption of the Voting Process

18500-18578

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

ARTICLE 2. Corruption of Voters

ARTICLE 3. Intimidation of Voters

ARTICLE 4. Corruption of Voting

CHAPTER 7. Initiative, Referendum, and Recall

18600-18680

ARTICLE 1. Improper Signature-Gathering Tactics

ARTICLE 2. False or Ineligible Signatures on Petition

ARTICLE 3. Improper Payments to Prevent Petition Circulation and Filing

ARTICLE 4. Threats and Theft to Prevent Petition Circulation and Filing

ARTICLE 5. Refusal of Circulators to Turn in Petitions

ARTICLE 6. Misuse of Signatures on Petition

ARTICLE 7. False Affidavits Concerning Petitions

ARTICLE 8. Filing Petitions to Defeat an Initiative or Referendum

ARTICLE 9. Misuse of Campaign Funds

CHAPTER 8. Obligations of Precinct Board

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