1. (1) As soon as the marksense ballots are issued to a precinct, the issuing authority, or his representative, and the inspector shall complete and sign the following statement:

   “Marksense ballots numbered sequentially from _____ (lowest numbered ballot) through _____ (highest numbered ballot) were issued to _____________ (name of precinct) at _____ (time) on ______ (date).”

2. (2) Immediately after the last vote has been cast, the poll officials shall complete the following statement:

   “Total number of unused ballots __________________
   Number of spoiled ballots _______________________
   Number of votes from public counter of machine (precinct counter only) ___________
   Number of marksense ballots voted ________________ (central counters only)”

Author: Charles E. Grainger, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §17-24-7(b).

History: New Rule: Filed February 10, 1998; effective March 17, 1998. Amended: Filed February 7, 2002; effective March 14, 2002.