1. (a) Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, this section applies to an electronic poll book to be used in:

   1. (1) a precinct polling place, office of the circuit court clerk, or a satellite office in accordance with IC 3-7-29-6 ; or
   2. (2) a vote center under this chapter.

2. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, the electronic poll list used at each vote center must:

   1. (1) comply with IC 3-11-8-10.3 ; and
   2. (2) be approved by the secretary of state in accordance with this section.
3. (c) A person who wishes to market, sell, lease, or provide an electronic poll book for use in an election in Indiana must first file an application for certification with the election division on a form prescribed by the secretary of state.
4. (d) The secretary of state shall refer the application to the person or entity conducting the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) established by IC 3-11-16-2 .

5. (e) The VSTOP shall examine the electronic poll book with its accompanying documentation and file a report with the secretary of state indicating:

   1. (1) whether the electronic poll book would operate in compliance with this title;
   2. (2) any recommendations regarding the acquisition or use of the electronic poll book; and
   3. (3) whether VSTOP recommends that the secretary of state approve the electronic poll book under this section, including any recommended restrictions that should be placed on the secretary of state's approval.
6. (f) After the report required by subsection (e) is filed, the secretary of state may approve the application for certification permitting the electronic poll book to be used in an election in Indiana.
7. (g) A certification under this section expires on December 31 of the year following the date of its issuance, unless earlier revoked by the secretary of state upon a written finding of good cause for the revocation.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.25; P.L.64-2014, SEC.61.