Montana § 13-35-202 - Conduct Of Election Officials Or Election Workers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 13-35-202 — Conduct Of Election Officials Or Election Workers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-35-202. Conduct Of Election Officials Or Election Workers
Conduct of election officials or election workers. An election official or election worker may not: (1) deposit in a ballot box a paper ballot that is not marked as official; (2) examine an elector's ballot before putting the ballot in the ballot box; (3) look at any mark made by the elector upon the ballot; (4) make or place any mark or device on any ballot with the intent to ascertain how the elector has voted; (5) allow any individual other than the elector to be present at the marking of the ballot except as provided in 13-1-116 , 13-13-118 , 13-13-119 , and 13-13-229 ; or (6) make a false statement in a certificate regarding affirmation.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 13-35-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 13-35-202 cover?
Section 13-35-202 ("Conduct Of Election Officials Or Election Workers") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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