California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §5867: When the polls are closed, the board of election in each precinct shall close the polls in accordance with the election laws of the state governing general elections, and deposit the ballots with the

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The statute requires election boards in each precinct to close polls according to state election laws and deposit ballots after polls close.

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When the polls are closed, the board of election in each precinct shall close the polls in accordance with the election laws of the state governing general elections, and deposit the ballots with the county elections official of the county in which the election is held.

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