Montana § 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
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.
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