South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 5 - Secretary of State
Article 5:02 - State Board of Elections
Chapter 5:02:09 - Automatic tabulating equipment
Section 5:02:09:04.05 - Election day test of electronic ballot marking system
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Prior to the opening of the polls, the precinct superintendent must test the electronic ballot marking system for proper operation using the following procedure:
(1) Use only the test ballots provided by the person in charge of the election which are labeled "TEST BALLOTS";
(2) Mark at least two "TEST BALLOTS" using the electronic ballot marking system by selecting various candidates and ballot questions using the touchscreen, keypad, and headphones;
(3) You must successfully mark two "TEST BALLOTS" before allowing voters to use the electronic ballot marking system;
(4) If the test is not successfully completed, open the polls at 7:00 a.m. No voter may use the electronic ballot marking system until the test is successfully completed.
General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-18-1.6.
