1. (a) This section applies to a person who observes or performs any of the following under this chapter:

   1. (1) The counting of absentee ballots.
   2. (2) The proceedings of absentee ballot counters or the county election board regarding a protested ballot.
   3. (3) The preparation of a certificate by absentee ballot counters.
   4. (4) The delivery of a certificate to the circuit court clerk or county election board.

2. (b) Except as prescribed by this chapter, a person shall not provide any other person with information concerning the number of votes:

   1. (1) a candidate received for an office; or

   2. (2) cast to approve or reject a public question;

      on absentee ballots counted under this chapter before the closing of the polls.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.