N.R.S. 293B.084 – Required features and design of mechanical recording device which directly records votes electronically; availability and use of paper record for manual audit
Overview of Statute
This section imposes requirements on the functionality of mechanical recording devices.
Statute
1. A mechanical recording device which directly records votes electronically must:
(a) Bear a number which identifies that mechanical recording device.
(b) Be equipped with a storage device which:
(1) Stores the ballots voted on the mechanical recording device;
(2) Can be removed from the mechanical recording device for the purpose of transporting the ballots stored therein to a central counting place; and
(3) Bears the same number as the mechanical recording device.
(c) Be designed in such a manner that voted ballots may be stored within the mechanical recording device and the storage device required pursuant to paragraph (b) at the same time.
(d) Be capable of providing a record printed on paper of:
(1) Each ballot voted on the mechanical recording device; and
(2) The total number of votes recorded on the mechanical recording device for each candidate and for or against each measure.
2. The paper record described in paragraph (d) of subsection 1 must be printed and made available for a manual audit, as necessary.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2786; A 2003, 1657, 2187, 3516; 2007, 2605)
1. Definition for Central counting place
The location designated by the county or city clerk for the compilation of election returns.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0335.
2. Definition for Mechanical recording device
A device which mechanically or electronically compiles a total of the number of votes cast for each candidate and for or against each measure voted on.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0657.
3. Definition for Ballot
The record of a voter’s preference of candidates and questions voted upon at an election. The term includes, without limitation, any paper given to a voter upon which the voter places his or her vote and any electronic storage tapes.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.025.
4. Definition for Candidate
Any person:
1. Who files a declaration of candidacy;
2. Who files an acceptance of candidacy;
3. Whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or
4. Who has received one or more contributions in excess of $100, regardless of whether:
(a) The person has filed a declaration of candidacy or an acceptance of candidacy; or
(b) The name of the person appears on an official ballot at any election.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.005.