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§814. Custody

The municipal clerk has custody of a voting machine used by the municipality.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]

1.  Storage and maintenance.  The municipal clerk is responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of each machine.  

A. The municipal clerk shall have each machine locked, sealed and stored in a safe, dry building.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).]

B. The municipal clerk shall have each machine kept in proper operating condition.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).] [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR).]

2.  Transfer prohibited.  The municipal clerk may not transfer possession, custody or control of a voting machine to any person except as expressly authorized by the Secretary of State.  

[PL 2021, c. 536, §5 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62 (COR). PL 2021, c. 536, §5 (AMD).