As used in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "County clerk" means the county clerk and recorder of any county in the state.
(2) "Minority language ballot" means a ballot that is fully translated into a language other than English. The content of a "minority language ballot" may be in only a language other than English or both English and a language other than English.
(3) "Minority language sample ballot" means a document that is available to eligible electors to help them prepare for an election that contains all candidates, questions, and instructions for voting, and is fully translated into a language other than English.
(4) "Qualified translator or interpreter" means a translator or interpreter who is determined by the secretary of state to:
(a) Be screened and tested for proficiency in both written English and the target language with affiliation or accreditation by a nationally recognized association of translators or have other credentials or certifications that are comparable to or exceed the standards used by a nationally recognized association of translators; and
(b) Produce translations that are linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and technically consistent with the original documents.
Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1011), ch. 366, p. 2409, § 1, effective June 28.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections
Part 9 - Multilingual Ballot Access
§ 1-5-902. Legislative Declaration - Intent
§ 1-5-904. Multilingual Ballot Hotline - Creation - Secretary of State - Rules
§ 1-5-906. Minority Language Sample Ballots - County Clerk
§ 1-5-907. In-Person Minority Language Ballot - County Clerk - Voter Service and Polling Centers
§ 1-5-908. State Assistance to Counties for Implementation Costs