New Jersey § 19:52-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:52-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:52-7.
The keys of each voting machine shall be inclosed in an envelope to be supplied by
the county board of elections or the superintendent of elections or the municipal
clerk, as the case may be, having custody of voting machines, on which shall be written
the number of the machine and the district and ward where it has been used, which
envelope shall be securely sealed and indorsed by the district election officers,
and shall be returned to the source from which the keys were received. The number on the seal and the number registered on the protective counter shall
be written on the envelope containing the keys. All keys for any voting machine shall be kept securely by the officials having them
in charge. No unauthorized person shall have in his possession any key or keys of any voting
machine and all district election officers or persons intrusted with such keys for
election purposes, or in the preparation of the machine therefor, shall not retain
them longer than necessary to use them for such legal purpose. All machines shall be stored by the county board of elections or the superintendent
of elections or the municipal clerk, as the case may be, having custody of voting
machines, as soon after the close of the election as possible, and the machines shall
at all times be stored in a suitable place, which place shall be a fireproof public
building in such counties or municipalities, as the case may be, as have same.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:52-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:52-7 cover?
Section 19:52-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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