Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 18:1352 - Use of voting machines throughout state; exception for failure of voting equipment, early voting, election day voting, absentee by mail, and provisional ballotsA. Voting machines shall be used throughout this state in all elections.B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, paper ballots may be used when voting machines fail, for voting absentee by mail, for early voting as provided in this Title, and for provisional ballots in the manner provided by this Title.C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, secure hand-marked paper ballots may be used for in-person early voting and election day voting after the procurement of a new voting system pursuant to R.S. 18:1362.2.Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. May 14, 2012; Acts 2021, No. 480, §1, eff. July 1, 2021.Amended by Acts 2021, No. 480,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. 1/1/1978; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. 1/1/2006; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. 5/14/2012.