Prior to certifying a ballot printer, or to certifying a change in equipment or procedures for ballot printing, the Secretary of State may make inspections, with or without prior notice, of such facilities, records, equipment, and process of such ballot printer as the Secretary of State deems necessary.

Note: Authority cited: Section 13004, Elections Code. Reference: Section 13004, Elections Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-26-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 13).

2. Renumbering of former section 20225 to section 20230 and renumbering of former section 20222 to section 20225, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 1-11-2018; operative 1-11-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 2).