New Jersey § 19:53a-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:53a-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:53a-1.
As used in this act, unless otherwise specified: a. “ Automatic tabulating equipment ” includes apparatus which automatically examines and counts votes recorded on ballot
cards, and tabulates the results. b. “ Ballot card ” means a tabulating card on which votes may be recorded. c. “ Ballot labels ” means the pages, cards, or other material containing the names of offices and candidates
and the statements of measures to be voted on, which are placed on the voting device. d. “ Counting center ” means one or more locations selected by each of the county boards of election for
the automatic counting of ballots. e. “ Electronic voting system ” means a system in which votes are recorded on ballot cards, and such votes are subsequently
counted and tabulated by automatic tabulating equipment at one or more counting centers. f. “ Voting device ” means an apparatus which the voter uses to record his votes on a tabulating card. g. “ County boards of elections ” shall mean the county board of elections appointed in the various counties or the
person or board in charge of elections in the various counties as provided in Title
19 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:53a-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:53a-1 cover?
Section 19:53a-1 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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