California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §15796: No charge shall be made by either the Secretary of State or any county recorder or county elections official for the services required of him or her under this article.

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The Secretary of State, county recorders, and county elections officials cannot charge fees for services they must perform under this article.

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No charge shall be made by either the Secretary of State or any county recorder or county elections official for the services required of him or her under this article.

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