California · Elections Code

ELEC §19223: The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or parts of voting systems proposed for use or sale in this state.

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The Secretary of State must use approved testing agencies or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or components proposed for use or sale in the state.

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The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or parts of voting systems proposed for use or sale in this state. He or she shall furnish a complete report of the findings of the examination and testing to the Governor and the Attorney General.

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