Idaho § 34-2404 - Tampering with machines prohibited
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 34-2404 — Tampering with machines prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-2404. Tampering with machines prohibited
(1) No person shall:
(a) Tamper with or injure or attempt to injure any voting machine or vote tally system to be used or being used in an election;
(b) Tamper with any voting machine or vote tally system that has been used in an election; or
(c) Prevent or attempt to prevent the correct operation of any voting machine or vote tally system.
(2) No unauthorized person shall make or have in his possession a key to a voting machine to be used or being used in an election.
(3) The secretary of state may authorize access to voting machines or vote tally systems with consent of the county clerk for the purposes of testing, inspection, maintenance, or any other reason deemed necessary by the secretary of state. Such authorization shall be in writing.
(4) Neither the secretary of state nor any officer or employee of any county, city, district or other political subdivision using voting machines or vote tally systems shall solicit or accept any compensation, other than amounts paid by the governmental unit, in connection with the sale, lease or use of voting machines or vote tally systems.
[34-2404, added 1970, ch. 140, sec. 135, p. 351; am. 2024, ch. 260, sec. 3, p. 902.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 34-2404
What does Idaho Statutes § 34-2404 cover?
Section 34-2404 ("Tampering with machines prohibited") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 34-2404?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 34-2404 apply to my situation?
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