{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"19216","citation":"Elec. Code, § 19216","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 19. CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS [19001. - 19402.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Certification of Voting Systems [19200. - 19275.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Procedures for Certification of Voting Systems [19200. - 19219.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 19213 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 27.   (SB 360)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>If a voting system or a part of a voting system has been certified or conditionally approved by the Secretary of State, it shall not be changed or modified until the Secretary of State has been notified in writing and has determined that the change or modification does not impair its accuracy and efficiency sufficient to require a reexamination and recertification, or conditional approval, pursuant to this article. The Secretary of State may adopt rules and regulations governing the procedures to be followed in making his or her determination as to whether the change or modification impairs accuracy or efficiency.</p>","text":"If a voting system or a part of a voting system has been certified or conditionally approved by the Secretary of State, it shall not be changed or modified until the Secretary of State has been notified in writing and has determined that the change or modification does not impair its accuracy and efficiency sufficient to require a reexamination and recertification, or conditional approval, pursuant to this article. The Secretary of State may adopt rules and regulations governing the procedures to be followed in making his or her determination as to whether the change or modification impairs accuracy or efficiency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/procedures-for-certification-of-voting-systems-19216","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}