Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 72165

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 72165 - Challenges

(a) In an on-site election, SMCS or an authorized observer may challenge, for good cause, the eligibility of a voter. A person so challenged shall be permitted to cast a challenged ballot.

(b) In a mailed ballot election, SMCS or an authorized agent of any party to the election may challenge, for good cause, the eligibility of a voter. Such challenges shall be made prior to the tally of the ballots.

(c) When sufficient in number to affect the outcome of the election, unresolved challenges shall be resolved by SMCS pursuant to Section 72175.

(d) For purposes of this section, "good cause" means failure to comply with voter eligibility criteria established pursuant to Section 72155.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 72165

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3541.3(g) and 3603, Government Code; and Sections 30751, 40122, 70122, 90300, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 25052, 28851, 30751, 40122, 50121, 70122, 90300, 95651, 98162.5, 100301, 101344, 102403, 103401, 120505, 125521, Appendix 1, Section 4.4 and Appendix 2, Section 13.91, Public Utilities Code.

1. New section filed 6-5-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 23).