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New Jersey Statutes § 19:59-14 Validity of voted overseas ballot transmitted by electronic means

⤴ Up to Chapter 19:59

Statute Text

Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a copy of an overseas voter's or overseas federal election voter's or overseas State and federal election voter's voted ballot, or a voted federal write-in absentee ballot, which is transmitted by electronic means to the appropriate county board of elections in this State shall be considered valid and counted if it:
a. is from a qualified voter;
b. has been transmitted to the appropriate county board of elections no later than the time designated by law for the closing of the polls on that day; and
c. is accompanied by the following statement, which shall be certified by the voter's signature: "I understand that by transmitting by electronic means a copy of my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot. At the same time, I pledge to place the original voted ballot in a secure envelope, together with any other required certification, and send the documents immediately by air mail to the appropriate county board of elections."

History

Amended by L. 2022 , c. 72 , s. 13 , eff. 7/28/2022 , app. to applicable elections occurring on or after November 8, 2022 .

Amended by L. 2017 , c. 39 ,s. 15 , eff. 6/28/2017 .

Amended by L. 2008 , c. 61 ,s. 15 , eff. 8/12/2008 .

L.1995, c.195, s.3.

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