As used in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) County clerk means the county clerk and recorder of any county in the state.
2. (2) Minority language ballot means a ballot that is fully translated into a language other than English. The content of a minority language ballot may be in only a language other than English or both English and a language other than English.
3. (3) Minority language sample ballot means a document that is available to eligible electors to help them prepare for an election that contains all candidates, questions, and instructions for voting, and is fully translated into a language other than English.

4. (4) Qualified translator or interpreter means a translator or interpreter who is determined by the secretary of state to:

   1. (a) Be screened and tested for proficiency in both written English and the target language with affiliation or accreditation by a nationally recognized association of translators or have other credentials or certifications that are comparable to or exceed the standards used by a nationally recognized association of translators; and
   2. (b) Produce translations that are linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and technically consistent with the original documents.

Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1011), ch. 366, p. 2409, § 1, effective June 28.