{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15205","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15205","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000. - 15702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Semifinal Official Canvass [15150. - 15290.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Automated Count in a Central Location [15200. - 15213.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person may be employed to count, tally, and certify the ballots if he or she is not a candidate at the election and if he or she satisfies either of the following requirements:</p><p>(1) Has the qualifications required for a precinct board member.</p><p>(2) Is a deputy or employee of either of the following:</p><p>(A) The governing board.</p><p>(B) The elections official.</p><p>(b) No person selected to count ballots need reside in any particular precinct.</p>","text":"(a) A person may be employed to count, tally, and certify the ballots if he or she is not a candidate at the election and if he or she satisfies either of the following requirements: (1) Has the qualifications required for a precinct board member. (2) Is a deputy or employee of either of the following: (A) The governing board. (B) The elections official. (b) No person selected to count ballots need reside in any particular precinct.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/automated-count-in-a-central-location-15205","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}