This section states the official name of the law, which is the “Alquist Open Presidential Primary Act.” This means this chapter can be referred to by this title.

This law states that the rules and guidelines in this chapter are specifically relevant to the Democratic Party.

This section covers how delegates and alternates are chosen for the Democratic Party in California. It applies to those pledged to a specific presidential candidate as well as those who aren't. Most of the rules follow the guidelines of the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of California, including how candidates express their presidential preferences, the timing, and format of required candidacy statements, and how district-based caucuses are organized. Additionally, the rules cover how delegates and alternates are distributed after primary elections and address any diversity goals for the delegation. The California Democratic Party must share these rules online on their website.

This law states that only voters who are registered as Democrats, along with certain other authorized voters as explained in another section, can take part in selecting delegates during primary elections.