Elec. Code, § 15626 · Article 3. Voter-Requested Recounts
Elec. Code, § 15626
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The recount shall be commenced not more than seven business days following the receipt by the elections official of the request or order for the recount under Section 15620, 15621, or 15645 and shall be continued daily, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted, for not less than six hours each day until completed.
(b) If the office of the elections official is the subject of the recount, the recount shall commence not more than seven business days following the appointment of an officer in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 15625.
(c) The recount shall not be commenced until the first day following notification of the individuals specified in Section 15628.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 282, Sec. 7. (AB 930) Effective January 1, 2026.
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