Cal. Elec. Code § 17

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 17 - Complaint procedures

The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain administrative complaint procedures, pursuant to the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 21112), in order to remedy grievances in the administration of elections. The Secretary of State shall not require that the administrative remedies provided in the complaint procedures established pursuant to this section be exhausted in order to pursue any other remedies provided by state or federal law.

Ca. Elec. Code § 17

Amended by Stats 2016 ch 86 (SB 1171),s 81, eff. 1/1/2017.

Amended by Stats 2015 ch 732 (AB 1536),s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Stats 2004 ch 592 (SB 1577),s 1, eff. 1/1/2005

Added by Stats 2003 ch 809 (SB 613),s 1, eff. 1/1/2004.

See Stats 2003 ch 809 (SB 613), s 12.