Section 15301 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Elections Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.

. The canvass shall commence no later than the Thursday following the election, shall be open to the public, and, for state or statewide elections, shall result in a report of results to the Secretary of State. The canvass shall be continued daily, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted, for not less than six hours each day until completed.