California · Elections Code
ELEC §13216: A ballot stub may be used for a ballot.
What this law says, in plain English
A ballot stub is permitted to be used as a ballot.
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A ballot stub may be used for a ballot. The ballots may contain printed and distinguishing marks if secrecy in voting is protected.
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