California · Elections Code
ELEC §19200: The Secretary of State shall not approve any voting system, or part of a voting system, unless it fulfills the requirements of this code and the regulations of the Secretary of State.
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The Secretary of State must refuse approval of any voting system unless it meets statutory requirements and state regulations.
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The Secretary of State shall not approve any voting system, or part of a voting system, unless it fulfills the requirements of this code and the regulations of the Secretary of State.
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