(a) The secretary of state may certify an electronic voting system for experimental use at an election prior to its approval for general use.
(b) Experimental use must be observed by the secretary of state or the secretary's designee and the results observed must be considered at any subsequent proceedings for certification for general use.
(c) The secretary of state may adopt rules consistent with sections 206.55 to 206.90 relating to experimental use. The extent of experimental use must be determined by the secretary of state.
1984 c 447 s 23; 1986 c 444; 1997 c 147 s 63; 1Sp2001 c 10 art 18 s 38; 2004 c 293 art 1 s 34; 2005 c 162 s 20
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections
Section 206.55 — Minnesota Election Law Applies.
Section 206.57 — Examination Of New Voting Systems.
Section 206.58 — Authorization For Use.
Section 206.59 — Payment For Voting Systems.
Section 206.62 — Sample Ballots.
Section 206.64 — Accessibility; Instructions; Assistance To Voters.
Section 206.66 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 206.80 — Electronic Voting Systems.
Section 206.805 — State Voting Systems Contracts.
Section 206.81 — Electronic Voting Systems; Experimental Use.
Section 206.82 — Preparation Of Electronic Voting System Programs And Plans.
Section 206.83 — Testing Of Voting Systems.
Section 206.84 — Methods Of Using Electronic Voting Systems.
Section 206.845 — Ballot Recording And Counting Security.
Section 206.85 — Officials In Charge Of Counting.
Section 206.86 — Counting Electronic Voting System Results.
Section 206.87 — Canvassing Board Duties.
Section 206.88 — Partial Recounts On Electronic Voting Systems.
Section 206.89 — Postelection Review Of Voting Systems.
Section 206.895 — Secretary Of State Monitor.