13-17-505. Selection process for random-sample audit after federal election.
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13-17-505 . Selection process for random-sample audit after federal election.
(1)No sooner than 7 days after the federal election and no later than 9 days after the federal election, the state board of canvassers, pursuant to 13-17-503 and as established by rule, shall randomly select:
(a)the races and ballot issue to be audited;
(b)the precincts to be audited in each county; and
(c)three additional precincts in each county that would be audited if a discrepancy in vote tallies occurs and results in the need to audit additional precincts pursuant to 13-17-507 .
(2)The selection process must be open to the public.
(3)After selecting the precincts, races, and ballot issue for the random-sample audit, the state board of canvassers shall direct the secretary of state to:
(a)notify each county election administrator of the selections; and
(b)make a list of the selections available electronically.