Elections Code section 13243

The ballots may contain printed code marks or punched holes that may be used for placing the ballots in correct reading position in the counting devices. The code marks or punched holes shall not be used in any way that will reveal the identity of the voters voting the ballots.

Source: Section 13243, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=13243. (accessed May 9, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 13243’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_13243

Original Source: Section 13243, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=13243. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).