Prior to the opening of the polls, the precinct superintendent must test the electronic ballot marking system for proper operation using the following procedure:
- (1) Use only the test ballots provided by the person in charge of the election which are labeled "TEST BALLOTS";
- (2) Mark at least two "TEST BALLOTS" using the electronic ballot marking system by selecting various candidates and ballot questions using the touchscreen, keypad, and headphones;
- (3) You must successfully mark two "TEST BALLOTS" before allowing voters to use the electronic ballot marking system;
- (4) If the test is not successfully completed, open the polls at 7:00 a.m. No voter may use the electronic ballot marking system until the test is successfully completed.
Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006.
General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-18-1.6.