N.R.S. 293B.180 – Applicability of provisions governing mechanical voting systems and paper ballots
Overview of Statute
This section sets out which laws apply to mechanical recording devices.
Statute
The laws relating to mechanical voting systems and paper ballots generally, so far as applicable, apply respectively to that part voted upon mechanical recording devices and that part voted upon paper.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1524; A 1985, 1102)
1. Definition for Mechanical voting system
A system of voting whereby a voter may cast a vote:
1. On 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; or
2. By marking a paper ballot which is subsequently counted on an electronic tabulator, counting device or computer.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0659.
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.