Maine Statutes § 814 Custody
Statute Text
The municipal clerk has custody of a voting machine used by the municipality. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
1.
Storage and maintenance.
The municipal clerk is responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of each machine.
A.
The municipal clerk shall have each machine locked, sealed and stored in a safe, dry building. [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62(COR).]
B.
The municipal clerk shall have each machine kept in proper operating condition. [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62(COR).]
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §62(COR).]
2.
Transfer prohibited.
The municipal clerk may not transfer possession, custody or control of a voting machine to any person except as expressly authorized by the Secretary of State.
[2021, c. 536, §5(NEW).]
History
Amended by 2022 , c. 536 , § 5 , eff. 8/8/2022 .
1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) .
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