Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 165 - SECRETARY OF STATE, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Division 7 - CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
Section 165-007-0350 - Oregon Voting System Certification
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) All voting systems submitted for certification pursuant to ORS 246.550 must be certified by the Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) or be examined by a federally accredited voting systems testing laboratory (VSTL).
(2) A person or company applying for certification of a voting system in Oregon must submit a complete Oregon Voting System Certification Application to the Secretary of State.
(3) A complete Oregon Voting System Certification Application includes:
(4) The cost of the examination by the VSTL and any additional testing necessary to produce the Oregon Test Report shall be paid by the person or company presenting the voting system for certification.
(5) Certification of the voting system by the Secretary of State may only occur once a complete Oregon Voting System Certification Application has been received and the contents reviewed and assessed. The Secretary of State may require the submission of additional information to complete the review and assessment of the voting system.
(6) Changes or modifications to a certified voting system must be reported in writing to the Secretary of State. Any changes or modifications will be reviewed by the Secretary of State and may require additional examination, testing or recertification.
(7) This rule applies to applications for certification submitted on or after the effective date of this rule.
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Stat. Auth.: ORS 246.150
Stats. Implemented: ORS 246.550