(a) The elections official shall develop, and prior to each statewide election maintain written security measures for recounts to ensure the integrity of the recount proceedings. The security measures shall include, but not be limited to, physical security of the recount proceedings, recount equipment and storage of recount materials; chain of custody controls for all voted, spoiled and unused ballots, and all "relevant material" as described in section 20351(h).(b) Upon request, all persons authorized to observe the recount pursuant to section 20356 must be permitted to observe and inspect, without physical contact, the integrity of all externally visible security seals used to secure all ballot materials, printed ballot images, relevant material as described in section 20351(h), and recount documentation in a reasonable time and manner as established by the elections official that does not interfere with the conduct of the recount.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 20357
Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Sections 10 and 15601, Elections Code. Reference: Sections 15624 and 15625, Elections Code.
1. Renumbering of section 20817 to new section 20357, including amendment of section, filed 6-27-2024; operative 6/27/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 26).