California Regulations § 20691 Changes or Modifications to Approved Pilot Program
Regulation Text
(a)
The voting system shall not be changed or modified without prior written approval from the Secretary of State consistent with Section
19216
of the Elections Code and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, section
20707
.
(1)
The Secretary of State shall respond to such notification within 72 hours or as otherwise agreed by the applicant and the Secretary of State.
(2)
The Secretary of State's failure to respond to such notification shall not constitute approval of any change or modification.
(b)
The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan if the jurisdiction conducting an approved pilot program fails to comply with any provision of this Chapter or Section
19209
of the Elections Code.
(1)
The Secretary of State shall notify the jurisdiction of its intent to terminate, and allow an opportunity to cure, 72 hours before terminating.
(2)
The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan immediately and without notice if it identifies a significant risk to the conduct of the election or voter confidence in the election results.
(c)
The Secretary of State may impose conditions for use as part of the approved pilot program. If the jurisdiction conducting the pilot program fails to comply with any conditions of use:
(1)
The Secretary of State shall notify the jurisdiction of its intent to terminate, and allow an opportunity to cure, 72 hours before terminating.
(2)
The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan immediately and without notice if it identifies a significant risk to the conduct of the election or voter confidence in the election results.
(d)
Consistent with Section
19217
of the Elections Code, the Secretary of State may seek injunctive and administrative relief as appropriate.
Source
1. New section filed 3-29-2023; operative 7-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 13).
History
1. New section filed 3-29-2023; operative
7/1/2023
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