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57146
. (a) On the basis of the time reasonably necessary to prepare
and print the arguments, analysis, and sample ballots for the
election, the elections official shall fix and determine a reasonable
date prior to the election after which no arguments for or against
the measure may be submitted for printing and distribution to the
voters. Notice of the date fixed shall be published in accordance
with Section 56153 in a newspaper of general circulation which is
circulated in the affected territory. Arguments may be changed until
and including the date fixed by the elections official.
(b) The notice shall contain all of the following information:
(1) A statement of the proposition to be voted on and a general
description of the boundaries of the affected territory.
(2) An invitation to any registered voter or association of
citizens entitled to vote on the proposal to submit and file with the
elections official for printing and distribution in the ballot
pamphlet, an argument for or an argument against the proposal.
(3) The date of the election.
(4) A statement that only one argument for and one argument
against will be selected and printed in the ballot pamphlet.
(5) A statement that arguments shall not exceed 300 words in
length and shall be accompanied by not more than five signatures.