N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 6211.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 6211.7 - Early Voting Communications Plan

(a) Early Voting Information. The board of elections shall provide at least the following information to media outlets within the county:

(i) The location of early voting sites and their dates and hours of operation;

(ii) A statement that all early voting sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities;

(iii) A clear statement that if a voter casts a ballot during early voting the voter will not be allowed to vote on election day or on a subsequent day of early voting;

(iv) If early voting sites are specific to particular cities, towns or other political subdivisions, a statement describing the area served by each early voting site.

(b) Communications Outreach. County board of elections may also provide early voting information by using social media venues and any other communication mechanisms, including but not limited to broadcast advertisements, direct mail or newspaper advertisements. The board of elections communications plan shall identify the community based groups that were involved in the development of the plan or were provided early voting information.

(c) Filing Communications Plan With State Board of Elections. The board of elections shall annually file a copy of the communications plan on or before May 1.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 6211.7

Adopted New York State Register April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 14, eff. 4/8/2020