Section 18562.5 Of Article 4. Corruption Of Voting From California Elections Code >> Division 18. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 4.
18562.5
. (a) A member of the public is guilty of a misdemeanor if,
while observing any of the following, he or she willfully engages in
any conduct set forth in subdivision (b):
(1) The processing of vote by mail ballots conducted pursuant to
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15100) of Division 15.
(2) The semifinal official canvass conducted pursuant to Chapter 3
(commencing with Section 15150) of Division 15.
(3) The official canvass conducted pursuant to Chapter 4
(commencing with Section 15300) of Division 15.
(4) A recount conducted pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 15600) of Division 15.
(b) (1) Attempting to ascertain the identity and ballot choices of
a voter, or having observed or learned the identity of a voter,
attempting to ascertain the ballot choices of that voter.
(2) Opening a provisional or vote by mail ballot envelope
containing a voted ballot in order to ascertain the voter's ballot
choices.
(3) Making or placing a mark or device on a ballot or secrecy
envelope in an attempt to ascertain the voter's ballot choices.