Section 21-2-375. Delivery of equipment to polling places; protection for equipment; required accessories

   (a) In counties using precinct count optical scanning tabulators, the superintendent shall deliver the proper optical scanning tabulator to the polling places at least one hour before the time set for opening of the polls at each primary or election and shall cause each to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting.

(b) The superintendent shall provide ample protection against molestation of and injury to the optical scanning tabulator and, for that purpose, shall call upon any law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance as may be necessary; and it shall be the duty of the law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance when so requested by the superintendent.

(c) The superintendent shall at least one hour before the opening of the polls:

   (1) Provide sufficient lighting to enable electors, while in the voting booth, to read the ballot, which lighting shall be suitable for the use of poll officers in examining the booth; and such lighting shall be in good working order before the opening of the polls;

   (2) Prominently post directions for voting on the optical scanning ballot within the voting booth; at least two sample ballots in use for the primary or election shall be posted prominently outside the enclosed space within the polling place;

   (3) Ensure that the precinct count optical scanning tabulator shall have a seal securing the memory pack in use throughout the election day; such seal shall not be broken unless the tabulator is replaced due to malfunction; and

   (4) Provide such other materials and supplies as may be necessary or as may be required by law.

Code 1981, § 21-2-375, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.