California · Elections Code

ELEC §19221: The Secretary of State shall do all of the following: (a) Publish requirements for the approval of state-approved testing agencies that are authorized to conduct the testing and examination of voting

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The Secretary of State must publish requirements for approving state-testing agencies authorized to conduct voting system testing and examinations.

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The Secretary of State shall do all of the following: (a) Publish requirements for the approval of state-approved testing agencies that are authorized to conduct the testing and examination of voting systems. Until the requirements are published, federally accredited voting system laboratories shall be used to conduct testing and examination. (b) Approve and publish a list of authorized state-approved testing agencies.

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