Section 20691 - Changes or Modifications to Approved Pilot Program(a) The voting system shall not be changed or modified without prior written approval from the Secretary of State consistent with Section 19216 of the Elections Code and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, section 20707. (1) The Secretary of State shall respond to such notification within 72 hours or as otherwise agreed by the applicant and the Secretary of State.(2) The Secretary of State's failure to respond to such notification shall not constitute approval of any change or modification.(b) The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan if the jurisdiction conducting an approved pilot program fails to comply with any provision of this Chapter or Section 19209 of the Elections Code.(1) The Secretary of State shall notify the jurisdiction of its intent to terminate, and allow an opportunity to cure, 72 hours before terminating.(2) The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan immediately and without notice if it identifies a significant risk to the conduct of the election or voter confidence in the election results.(c) The Secretary of State may impose conditions for use as part of the approved pilot program. If the jurisdiction conducting the pilot program fails to comply with any conditions of use: (1) The Secretary of State shall notify the jurisdiction of its intent to terminate, and allow an opportunity to cure, 72 hours before terminating.(2) The Secretary of State may terminate an approved plan immediately and without notice if it identifies a significant risk to the conduct of the election or voter confidence in the election results.(d) Consistent with Section 19217 of the Elections Code, the Secretary of State may seek injunctive and administrative relief as appropriate.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 20691
1. New section filed 3-29-2023; operative 7-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 13). Note: Authority cited: Section 19209, Elections Code. Reference: Sections 19209, 19216 and 19217, Elections Code.
1. New section filed 3-29-2023; operative 7/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 13).