{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"19274","citation":"Elec. Code, § 19274","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 6. Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems [19270. - 19275.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-19/chapter-3/article-6"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 19254 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 70.   (SB 360)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/elec/17300\">17300</a>) of Division 17.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/direct-recording-electronic-voting-systems-19274","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}