As used in this subarticle, unless otherwise specified:
"Optimal mark reading (OMR)" means a method of capturing data electronically into a computer system.
"Optical mark reading equipment (OMR)" means an apparatus that reads pen and pencil marks made in pre-defined positions on paper ballots to automatically examine and count votes.
"Counting center" means one or more locations used for the automatic counting of ballots.
"Marking device" means a pen or pencil that the voters use to record their paper ballots, which is readable by the OMR equipment.
"Ballot" means a paper ballot on which votes are recorded by means of marking the ballot with a marking device.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 15 - Mississippi Election Code
Optical Mark Reading Equipment
§ 23-15-505. Authority to purchase or rent OMR equipment; applicable law
§ 23-15-507. Construction of OMR equipment
§ 23-15-511. Form of ballots; posting of sample ballots; ballot security envelopes
§ 23-15-515. Storage, maintenance, repair and preparation of equipment
§ 23-15-517. Opening and closing polls; instructing voters; spoiled ballots