- (a) Pursuant to Elections Code section 15360, during the official canvass of every election in which a voting system is used, the elections official conducting the election shall conduct a one percent manual tally of the ballots tabulated by those devices, including vote-by-mail ballots.
- (b) The elections official shall not randomly choose the initial precincts or select an additional precinct for the manual tally until after the close of the polls on election day.
- (c) An elections official conducting a one percent manual tally shall do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Section 15360, Elections Code. Reference: Section 15360, Elections Code.
History
1. New chapter 4.7 (sections 20310-20315) and new section filed 6-27-2024; operative 6-27-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 26).