California Code of Regulations
Title 2 - Administration
Division 7 - Secretary of State
Chapter 8.2 - Election Observation: Rights and Responsibilities
Section 20875 - Duties of Election Observers

Universal Citation: 2 CA Code of Regs 20875

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Upon entering at any polling location, central counting site, or any other location where election processes or activities are occurring, an election observer shall check in at the site designated by the elections official.

(b) The elections official has the discretion to require an observer to wear identification provided by the elections official. An election observer may also wear their own identification at any time, but that identification shall not include any electioneering information or information that could intimidate a voter.

(c) At all times while observing, an election observer shall not disrupt or interfere with the election process or activity being observed and shall follow the procedures and requirements provided in this Chapter and any additional written rules and procedures established by the elections official in accordance with Section 20874(j).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Section 10, Elections Code. Reference: Section 10, Elections Code.

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