California Code of Regulations
Title 2 - Administration
Division 7 - Secretary of State
Chapter 5 - Election Petition Signature Verification Random Sampling Verification Methodology
Article 2 - Definitions
Section 20521 - Random Sample of Signatures

Universal Citation: 2 CA Code of Regs 20521
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

"Random Sample of Signatures" means signatures selected at random using a computerized random numbers generator. The sample of signatures to be verified shall be drawn in such manner that every signature filed with the elections official shall be given equal opportunity to be included in the sample. The percentage of signatures to be randomly sampled is specified in the Elections Code sections relating to the involved types of petitions.

1. New section filed 9-28-93; operative 10-28-93 (Register 93, No. 40).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code and Section 3520, Elections Code. Reference: Sections 3520, 3708, 3755, 4009, 4054, 4091, 5153.5, 5200, 6555.5, 6831.1, 27101 and 27215, Elections Code.

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