California · Government Code

GOV §7924.100: As used in this article, “petition” means any petition to which a registered voter has affixed the voter’s own signature.

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This statute defines 'petition' as any petition bearing a registered voter's own signature. It establishes the legal meaning of this term for purposes of the article.

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As used in this article, “petition” means any petition to which a registered voter has affixed the voter’s own signature.

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