Elec. Code, § 19274 · Article 6. Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems
Elec. Code, § 19274
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Secretary of State shall not certify or conditionally approve a direct recording electronic voting system unless the paper used for its voter verified paper audit trail is of sufficient quality that it maintains its integrity and readability throughout the retention period specified in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17300) of Division 17.
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History
Added by renumbering Section 19254 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 70. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014.
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