The governing body of each political subdivision using paper ballots or electronic vote counting equipment shall provide at least one ballot box for each polling location. The ballot boxes shall be strongly constructed so as to prevent tampering, with a small opening at the top and with a lid to be locked. The designated election official shall keep the ballot boxes and keys and deliver them, prior to the date on which the polling locations open, to the election judges.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 716, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 586, § 25, effective April 30. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 774, § 48, effective May 20. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 712, § 44, effective May 10.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 1-6-502 as it existed prior to 1992.
Cross references: (1) For delivery of election returns, ballot boxes, and other election papers, see § 1-7-701.
(2) In 2013, this section was amended by the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act". For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.