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Chapter 7 - Initiative, Referendum, and Recall

California Elections Code — §§ 18600-18680

Article 1 - Improper Signature-Gathering Tactics

§§ 18600-18604

Article 2 - False or Ineligible Signatures on Petition

§§ 18610-18614

Article 3 - Improper Payments to Prevent Petition Circulation and Filing

§§ 18620-18622

Article 4 - Threats and Theft to Prevent Petition Circulation and Filing

§§ 18630-18631

Article 5 - Refusal of Circulators to Turn in Petitions

Article 6 - Misuse of Signatures on Petition

Article 7 - False Affidavits Concerning Petitions

§§ 18660-18661

Article 8 - Filing Petitions to Defeat an Initiative or Referendum

§§ 18670-18671

Article 9 - Misuse of Campaign Funds