Primary definition
A "certification ... stating that all voting and vote counting equipment has been examined by the appropriate elections official before its use in an election and has been found to be operating correctly and accurately." Cal. Proc. §1809.
Also known asbiennial certification · election equipment certification · voting system certification · biennial inspection certificate
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A "certification ... stating that all voting and vote counting equipment has been examined by the appropriate elections official before its use in an election and has been found to be operating correctly and accurately." Cal. Proc. §1809.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Certificate Of Biennial Inspection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/certificate-of-biennial-inspection
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