When a political subdivision purchases or adopts an electronic or electromechanical voting system, the vendor of the system shall send to the secretary of state copies of the software user and operator manuals, and any other information, specifications, or documentation required by the secretary of state relating to a certified system and its equipment. Any such information or materials that are not on file with and approved by the secretary of state, including any updated or modified materials, shall not be used in an election.
Source: L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1352, § 14, effective May 28.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2004 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 334, Session Laws of Colorado 2004.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections
Part 6 - Authorization and Use of Voting Machines and Electronic Voting Systems
§ 1-5-601. Use of Voting Systems - Definition
§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements
§ 1-5-601.5. Compliance With Federal Requirements
§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines
§ 1-5-603. Adoption and Payment for Voting Machines
§ 1-5-605.5. Custody of Voting System
§ 1-5-605.7. Mechanical Lever Voting Machines - Prohibited
§ 1-5-606. Election Officials and Employees Not to Have Interest in Voting Equipment or Devices
§ 1-5-607. Elected Officials Not to Handle Voting Equipment or Devices
§ 1-5-608.2. Punch Card Voting Systems - Prohibited
§ 1-5-610. Preparation for Use - Electronic Voting
§ 1-5-611. Requirements - Nonpunch Card Electronic Voting Systems
§ 1-5-612. Use of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems
§ 1-5-613. Purchase and Sale of Voting Equipment
§ 1-5-615. Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Requirements
§ 1-5-616. Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Standards - Procedures
§ 1-5-617. Examination - Testing - Certification
§ 1-5-618. Modification of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems - Definition
§ 1-5-619. Temporary Use of Electronic and Electromechanical Voting Systems
§ 1-5-620. Electronic or Electromechanical Voting System Information - Software