12-18-4.1. Preparation for votingBTest ballotsBCustody of key activating system.
Before any poll is opened, each electronic ballot marking system shall be prepared for voting. The precinct superintendent shall test the system by using the system to mark at least two ballots. The test ballots shall be provided by the person in charge of the election and clearly marked with words, Test Ballot. If the system does not properly mark the test ballots, the precinct superintendent shall work on the system until a successful test is conducted. The precinct superintendent shall maintain custody of the key to activate the system at all times.
Source: SL 2006, ch 70, ยง4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 18 - Arrangements And Conduct Of Voting
Section 12-18-1.1 - Verification of blank ballots received.
Section 12-18-1.2 - Specific duties of precinct superintendent.
Section 12-18-1.4 - Attendance by election officials during voting and counting.
Section 12-18-5 - Poll lists maintained by member of precinct election board.
Section 12-18-6.1 - Voters required to provide identification before voting.
Section 12-18-6.2 - Affidavit in lieu of personal identification.
Section 12-18-6.3 - Verification of identity--Provisional ballot if identity not verified.
Section 12-18-7.4 - Affirmation of voter's address.
Section 12-18-8.1 - Number of poll watchers set by state board--Rules.
Section 12-18-9 - Observation of voting and counting--Poll watchers' positions and accommodations.
Section 12-18-9.2 - Removal of unauthorized material and disobedient persons--Arrest authorized.
Section 12-18-12 - Stamping of ballot before delivery to voter.
Section 12-18-13 - Use of unauthorized ballot prohibited.
Section 12-18-14 - Entry of voting booth or machine by voter.
Section 12-18-15 - Voting without delay--Maximum time in booth or machine--Reentry prohibited.
Section 12-18-16 - Marking of paper ballot--Form of mark.
Section 12-18-16.1 - Marking of optical scan ballot.
Section 12-18-23 - Return to member of precinct election board of unmarked ballot.
Section 12-18-24 - Replacement of spoiled ballots--Marking and preservation.
Section 12-18-25 - Assistance of disabled or illiterate voter by person of his choice.
Section 12-18-27 - Marked ballot not to be publicized--Immediate deposit in ballot box.
Section 12-18-28 - Deposit of folded ballot in ballot box.
Section 12-18-32 - Packaging and return of unused ballots--Record accounting for ballots.