§ C.R.S. § 1-7-603Alternative preparation of election returns - procedures

If any designated
election official wishes to count the votes cast at a location or by a method other than authorized
by this code, the designated election official may present a plan, for approval by the secretary of
state, that delineates the process for assuring accuracy and confidentiality of counting. The plan
shall be submitted to the secretary of state and approved no later than forty-five days before the
election at which the plan is to be implemented.