Section 19281 Of Chapter 3.5. Certification Of Ballot Marking Systems From California Elections Code >> Division 19. >> Chapter 3.5.

. (a) A ballot marking system, in whole or in part, shall not be used unless it has been certified or conditionally approved by the Secretary of State prior to the election at which it is to be first used.
  (b) All other uses of a ballot marking system shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19202.