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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1Art. 1§ 9010 Referendum Petition Heading

§ 9010 Referendum Petition Heading

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§ 9010 Referendum Petition Heading

Key Takeaways

  • •Every page of a referendum petition must have a clear title at the top.
  • •The title must say 'Referendum Against an Act Passed by the Legislature'.
  • •The title must be in big, bold letters (12-point boldface type).

Example

If a group of people want to challenge a new law passed by the government, they create a petition.

They must write 'Referendum Against an Act Passed by the Legislature' at the top of every page of their petition in big, bold letters. If they don't, the petition might not be valid.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9010 Referendum Petition Heading

Across the top of each page of a referendum petition, there shall be printed in 12-point boldface type the following: “Referendum Against an Act Passed by the Legislature.” (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

legislaturereferendum againstact passedpetition

Related Statutes

  • § 9007 Initiative Measure Legislative Review
  • § 9008 Initiative Petition Formatting Requirements
  • § 9011 Referendum Petition Formatting Rules
  • § 9012 Initiative Petition Format Requirements
  • § 9013 Petition Signature Verification Space

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9010.
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