Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 293C - City Elections
BALLOT DROP BOXES
Section 293C.570 - Requirements for security and accessibility

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 293C.570

Current through December 31, 2024

1. If a ballot drop box is located outdoors and the city clerk or an employee of the city clerk is not constantly present at the location of the ballot drop box, the ballot drop box must be securely fastened in a manner that prevents it from being tampered with or moved.

2. In addition to any requirement set forth in subsection 1, if the city clerk or an employee of the city clerk is not constantly present at the location of a ballot drop box, the city clerk:

(a) Shall ensure that the ballot drop box is locked at all times that a person is not authorized by law to submit a mail ballot; and

(b) May surveil the ballot drop box for its security, including, without limitation, by taking any of the following measures:
(1) Video recording the ballot drop box; or

(2) Partnering with a law enforcement agency or similar entity to patrol the ballot drop box.

3. If a ballot drop box is located at a facility where the city clerk or an employee of the city clerk is constantly present, the city clerk must consider the ability of persons to access the ballot drop box for ballot submission on weekends and during evenings. The city clerk must take actions necessary to ensure that persons have adequate opportunity for ballot submission to the ballot drop box during early voting and on election day.

Added to NAC by Sec'y of State by R093-21, eff. 2/28/2022

NRS 293.124, 293C.26321

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