1. (a) The secretary of state shall issue orders to implement and administer the requirements of this chapter if a petition for recount or contest filed under this article affecting the county has not been filed. If a petition for a recount or contest has been filed affecting the county, then the deadline to complete a post-election audit is not later than sixty (60) days after completion of the recount or contest.

2. (b) In issuing an order under subsection (a), the secretary of state shall:

   1. (1) consult with recognized statistical experts, equipment vendors, the election division, and county election officials; and
   2. (2) consider best practices for conducting post-election audits.

3. (c) A post-election audit shall be completed not later than:

   1. (1) the final Friday in June following a primary election;
   2. (2) December 20 following a general election, if a petition for a recount or contest that affects the county has not been filed under this article; or
   3. (3) sixty (60) days following completion of the recount or contest, if a petition for a recount or contest that affects the county has been filed under this article.

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.12; P.L.115-2022, SEC.18; P.L.227-2023, SEC.124.