Indiana § 3-11-14-16 - Preparation at polls before opening
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§ 3-11-14-16. Preparation at polls before opening
Sec. 16. On the morning of election day, the precinct election officers shall meet at the polls at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the polls. The inspector then shall have:
(1) the boundaries of the chute designated;
(2) the sample ballots and instruction cards posted; and
(3) everything put in readiness for the commencement of voting at the opening of the polls.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.90.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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