Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-22.201

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 721-22.201 - Programming and testing the tabulating devices for precinct count systems

(1) All programming of tabulating devices shall be performed under the supervision of the commissioner. The devices shall be programmed to ensure that all votes will be counted in accordance with the laws of Iowa. Tabulating devices shall be programmed to return to the voter any ballots:

a. That are not coded to be used in the precinct.

b. That are read as blank.

c. That have one or more overvoted offices or public measures.

(2) Digital ballot images that are saved as the voted ballots are scanned and the portions of those images that are printed on the results tapes may be used for the purpose of tallying write-in votes cast in the election. Digital ballot images that are saved as the voted ballots are scanned shall not be transferred to the election computer used as part of the voting system as defined by rule 721-22.1 (52). Digital ballot images shall be treated as voted ballots under Iowa Code section 50.12 in terms of preservation, access, retention, and destruction, except the images shall not be accessed in the event of an official recount as required by Iowa Code section 50.48(4) "a" or election contest unless the actual physical ballots are unavailable.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-22.201

Amended by IAB July 23, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 2, effective 8/27/2014