Section 19:59-14 - Validity of voted overseas ballot transmitted by electronic meansNotwithstanding 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; andc. 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."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.