Section 407 – Election officer to provide ballot boxes.

• (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), an election officer shall:
  • (a) provide one ballot box with a lock and key for each polling place; and
  • (b) deliver the ballot boxes, locks, and keys to the polling place before the polls open.

• (2) An election officer for a municipality or local district may obtain ballot boxes from the county clerk’s office.

• (3) If locks and keys are unavailable, the election officer shall ensure that the ballot box lid is secured by tape.

Amended by Chapter 31, 2020 General Session