Section 20A-1-308 - Elections during declared emergencies(1) As used in this section, "declared emergency" means a state of emergency that: (a) is declared by: (i) the president of the United States;(ii) the governor in an executive order under Title 53, Chapter 2a, Part 2, Disaster Response and Recovery Act; or(iii) the chief executive officer of a political subdivision in a proclamation under Title 53, Chapter 2a, Part 2, Disaster Response and Recovery Act; and(b) affects an election in the state, including:(i) voting on election day;(iii) the transmittal or voting of a ballot;(iv) the counting of a ballot; or(v) the canvassing of election returns.(2) During a declared emergency, the lieutenant governor may designate a method, time, or location for, or relating to, an event described in Subsection (1)(b) that is different than the method, time, or location described in this title.(3) The lieutenant governor shall notify a voter or potential voter of a different method, time, or location designated under Subsection (2) by: (a) posting a notice on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website established under Section 20A-7-801;(b) notifying each election officer affected by the designation; and(c) notifying a newspaper of general circulation within the state or a local media correspondent.Amended by Chapter 31, 2020 General Session ,§ 7, eff. 5/12/2020.Added by Chapter 219, 2013 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2013.Added by Chapter 182, 2013 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2013. See Chapter 182, 2013 General Session , § 8.