Section 18562.5 - Unlawful acts relating to processing and canvass of votes; unlawful acts related to attempting to ascertain identity and ballot choices of voter(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.Added by Stats 2009 ch 94 (AB 269),s 1, eff. 1/1/2010.