California · Elections Code
ELEC §15646: (a) Upon the Governor or Secretary of State ordering a recount pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 15645, the Secretary of State shall notify the elections official of each county and shall direct
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The Governor or Secretary of State may order a recount, and when they do, the Secretary of State must notify county elections officials and direct them to proceed.
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