What are the laws about when recounts can be done?

(KION) Votes are continuing to be counted in the U.S., and in several states, the lead for each presidential candidate is very narrow.

In Georgia, the secretary of state said there may be a recount if either candidate makes the request. But what are the qualifications for each of the states?

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, each state has different laws about when recounts can be done, and some do not offer a process for recounts at all.

These are the requirements for California and the states that still have not been called, according to the NCSL:

Alaska: A defeated candidate or 10 qualified voters are authorized to request a recount, and there will be an automatic recount if the vote is tied. Recounts must be finished within 10 days after they begin.

Arizona: Recounts can only be done by court order, and only a county superior court can order one. Automatic recounts will be done if the margin between the top to candidates is less than or equal to 0.1% of the votes cast for both candidates.

California: An election official can order a recount if they have reasonable cause to believe ballots have been miscounted or cannot explain the returns of their precinct. It could also be requested by any voter or a court order.

Georgia: If results are within 0.5% of total votes cast, the losing candidate may request a recount, and if paper ballots are used and there may have been an error, the superintendent may order a recount and any candidate or political party may petition for one. Recounts done because of a suspected error or discrepancy needs to be finished before the canvass is finished.

Nevada: A candidate in any election or a registered voter in the appropriate political subdivision may request a recount. It needs to be finished within 10 days of the request.

North Carolina: In non-statewide cases, any candidate may request a recount if the margin between the top two candidates is not more than 1% of the total votes cast in that ballot item.

Pennsylvania: Any three qualified electors may request a recount, and an automatic recount will be done if the margin between the top two candidates is 0.5% or less of the votes cast for the office for statewide candidates and ballot questions. Automatic recounts need to be finished by noon on the first Tuesday after the third Wednesday after the election. Count certification will be delayed if a recount or recanvass is requested.