Elections Code section 19274

The Secretary of State shall not certify or conditionally approve a direct recording electronic voting system unless the paper used for its voter verified paper audit trail is of sufficient quality that it maintains its integrity and readability throughout the retention period specified in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17300) of Division 17.

Source: Section 19274, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=19274. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_19274

Original Source: Section 19274, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=19274. (last accessed May 12, 2025).