Georgia Code
Part 2 - Voting Machines
§ 21-2-329. Delivery of Voting Machine Keys to Chief Manager

The superintendent shall deliver the keys which unlock the operating mechanism and the registering counters or counter compartment of the voting machine to the chief manager not later than one hour before the time set for the opening of the polls and shall take his or her receipt therefor. The keys shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope on which shall be written or printed:
provided, however, that, if the type of voting machine used requires the simultaneous use of three keys to unlock the registering counters or counter compartment, only two of the said keys shall be enclosed in such sealed envelope, the third key being retained by the custodian or the superintendent.
History. Code 1933, § 34-1212, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1512, § 5; Ga. L. 1987, p. 34, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.
Cross references.
Unauthorized making or possession of voting machine key, § 21-2-581 .

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 21 - Elections

Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally

Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally

Part 2 - Voting Machines

§ 21-2-320. Power of Municipal Governing Authority to Authorize Use of and to Procure Voting Machines

§ 21-2-321. Referendum on Question of Use of Voting Machines

§ 21-2-322. General Requirements as to Voting Machines

§ 21-2-323. Installation of Voting Machines; Discontinuance of Use of Paper Ballots; Minimum Number; Different Types; Requirements as to Working Order and Capacity

§ 21-2-324. Examination and Approval of Voting Machines by Secretary of State; Appointment and Compensation of Examiners; Revocation of Approval; Written Verification and Certification Prior to Election or Primary; Penalties; Conflicts of Interest

§ 21-2-325. Form of Ballot Labels Generally

§ 21-2-325.1. Candidates With Same or Similar Names

§ 21-2-326. Unofficial Ballot Labels

§ 21-2-327. Preparation of Voting Machines; Custodians and Their Deputies; Inspection; Furnishing of Supplies

§ 21-2-328. Delivery, Set Up, and Sealing of Properly Furnished Voting Machines Prior to Primary or Election; Protection of Voting Machines Against Molestation or Injury

§ 21-2-329. Delivery of Voting Machine Keys to Chief Manager

§ 21-2-330. Public Exhibition of and Instruction on Sample Voting Machine

§ 21-2-331. Designation and Compensation of Custodians of Voting Machines and Keys; Storage of Voting Machines When Not in Use

§ 21-2-332. Use of Portable Polling Facilities

§ 21-2-333. Responsibility of Municipal Governing Authority to Provide for Payment for Voting Machines; Issuance of Bonds or Other Indebtedness to Meet Costs

§ 21-2-334. Voting by Paper Ballot When Use of Voting Machine Impossible or Impracticable