Louisiana Statutes § 18:1352 Use of voting machines throughout state; exception for failure of voting equipment, early voting, election day voting, absentee by mail, and provisional ballotsVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024
This is an older version of § 18:1352 Use of voting machines throughout state; exception for failure of voting equipment, early voting, election day voting, absentee by mail, and provisional ballots which we archived on October 30, 2024.
Statute Text
A.
Voting machines shall be used throughout this state in all elections.
B.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, paper ballots may be used when voting machines fail, for voting absentee by mail, for early voting as provided in this Title, and for provisional ballots in the manner provided by this Title.
C.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, secure hand-marked paper ballots may be used for in-person early voting and election day voting after the procurement of a new voting system pursuant to
R.S.
18:1362.2
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History
Amended by Acts 2021 , No. 480 , s. 1 , eff. 7/1/2021 .
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. 1/1/1978 ; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. 1/1/2006 ; Acts 2012 , No. 138 , § 1 , eff. 5/14/2012 .