Section 13260 Of Article 4. Punchcards From California Elections Code >> Division 13. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 4.
13260
. In approving ballots and ballot cards, the Secretary of
State shall not give his or her approval unless the following are
true:
(a) The size, shape, and texture of the ballot card are suitable
for use in the automatic device in which it is intended to be placed.
(b) The ballot cards are so designed that they can readily be
arranged with a section or ballot stub containing the serial number
of the ballot and a section with places for the voter to slot or
punch holes indicating his or her choices of candidates and votes on
measures.
(c) If the ballot is to consist of two or more series of cards,
appropriate provision may be made for identifying the related series
which comprise the ballot.