Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) For the purposes of testing, the
applicant shall provide:
(1) A copy of the
electronic poll book software and firmware source code, including the directory
structure of the source code and a map to show how the source code was built
into the final install files.
i. All build
environment information and necessary compiler(s) shall be provided, including
any commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software necessary to create the trusted
build software.
ii. This
information shall be provided in an encrypted form on standard machine-readable
media (e.g. CD, DVD, USB drive, etc.). The designated media device shall be new
and void of additional material to aid against the propagation of
malware.
(2) At least one
production model of the specific electronic poll book under review for each
phase of testing, if applicable, to the Secretary of State for the duration of
the testing process. A working model of the specific electronic poll book under
review shall include:
i. All hardware,
software and firmware necessary to run the electronic poll book.
ii. Software shall be provided in a format
readable by the electronic poll book hardware that is being submitted for
certification.
iii. All
commercial-off-the-shelf software and necessary drivers, including but not
limited to the operating system, any software applications for logging,
reporting, printing, etc..
iv. All
peripheral devices, including those required for usability and
accessibility.
v. Any other
components recommended by the manufacturer for use.
(3) Any other materials and equipment deemed
necessary by the Secretary of State.
(b) The equipment provided shall be identical
in fit, form, and function as the production units that will be sold to
California jurisdictions, if the electronic poll book is certified. Engineering
or developmental prototypes are not acceptable.
(c) The Secretary of State shall maintain one
working copy of the electronic poll book, in its certified configuration, until
such time as it is not used in any California county. At any time the Secretary
of State, at its discretion, may request more than one set of all hardware to
be submitted for testing.
1. New section
filed 5-16-2018; operative 5-16-2018 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(b)(3)
(Register 2018, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Section
12172.5,
Government Code; and Sections
2550,
Elections Code. Reference: Sections
2550,
Elections Code.
