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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 1§ 9339 Voter Land Ownership Challenges

§ 9339 Voter Land Ownership Challenges

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§ 9339 Voter Land Ownership Challenges

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone says you can't vote because you don't own the land, the election board will decide.
  • •You might have to answer questions under oath to prove you own the land.
  • •The election board makes the final call on whether you can vote.

Example

You go to vote in a local election, but someone says you can't because you don't own the land you live on.

The election board will ask you questions to prove you own the land. If they believe you, you can vote.

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

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§ 9339 Voter Land Ownership Challenges

If the right of any person to vote as the owner of any such tract of land is disputed or challenged, the question of his right to vote shall be determined by the board of election after examining him under oath. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

right to voteownertract of landdisputedchallengedboard of electionexamining him under oath

Related Statutes

  • § 9332 Landowner Assessment Voting Rights
  • § 6202 Dam Application Requirements
  • § 8757 Land Benefit Assessment Rules
  • § 9333 Landowner Voting Requirements
  • § 9336 District Election Authorization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9339.
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