California · Elections Code
ELEC §11226: If the certificate shows that the petition is insufficient, no action shall be taken on it, but the petition shall remain on file.
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When a certificate indicates a petition is insufficient, no action is taken but the petition stays on file.
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If the certificate shows that the petition is insufficient, no action shall be taken on it, but the petition shall remain on file.
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