Marking of optical scan ballot--Pen provided--Instructions--Effect

If an optical scan ballot is used, the person in charge of the election must: (1) Provide a black ink pen for each in-person voter to mark the voter's choice on the ballot; and (2) Provide instructions to each voter who applies to vote by absentee ballot that the voter use a black ink pen to mark the voter's choice on the ballot. The person in charge of the election may not disqualify any ballot marked by a writing instrument other than a black ink pen. Source: SL 2002, ch 76 , § 2; SL 2026, ch 72 , § 1. 12-18-16.2. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 92 , § 9. 12-18-17. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 105 , § 84. 12-18-18. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 81 , § 6. 12-18-19. Repealed by SL 1974, ch 118 , § 200. 12-18-20, 12-18-21. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 81 , §§ 7, 8. 12-18-21.1. Repealed by SL 2002, ch 76 , § 4. 12-18-22. Repealed by SL 2000, ch 73 , § 1.