N.J. Admin. Code § 15:10-7.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 15:10-7.4 - Examination and testing of e-poll book systems by the Secretary of State

(a) Any entity owning, or having an interest in, any e-poll book system may apply to the Secretary of State for approval of an e-poll book system for use in the State of New Jersey. The Division of Elections shall establish a set of requirements, including information security standards, as recommended by the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) in the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in the Department of Law and Public Safety, for the examination and testing, as well as set appropriate fees for costs associated therewith, of any e-poll book system to confirm that the e-poll book system meets all system and security requirements. The DGE shall invoice the e-poll book system vendor for the fees for costs associated with the examination and testing of the e-poll book system, and the vendor shall be responsible for the payment thereof. At the completion of any examination and testing pursuant to this section, and after the vendor's payment of the fees for costs associated with the examination and testing of the e-poll book system, the Secretary of State shall determine whether, in the Secretary's opinion (pursuant to N.J.A.C. 15:10-7.6), the e-poll book system can be safely used by the voters at elections under the conditions prescribed in this subchapter. If the Secretary determines that the e-poll book system can be so used, the Secretary shall issue a certificate of approval. Any e-poll book system not so approved shall not be used at any election.

(b) The certificate of approval, or a certified copy thereof, shall be conclusive evidence that the e-poll book system complies with the provisions of this subchapter.