WAC 434-335-160. Modification of certified equipment, guidelines for administrative approval

The secretary of state may approve an application for modification of certified equipment administratively if the modification does not: (1) Materially affect the lawful conduct, accuracy, efficiency, capacity or security of elections; (2) Materially and adversely affect the convenience to the voter of the elections process; or (3) Otherwise result in significant modification to existing procedures used in Washington by extending the equipment's functionality. A modification approved administratively does not require examination or review by the voting systems review board.