WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

29A.44.160 - Inspection of voting equipment.

Inspection of voting equipment.

Before opening the polls for a precinct, the voting equipment shall be inspected to determine if it has been properly prepared for voting. If the voting equipment is capable of direct tabulation of each voter's choices, the precinct election officers shall verify that no votes have been registered for any issue or office to be voted on at that primary or election. Any ballot box shall be carefully examined by the judges of election to determine that it is empty. The ballot box shall then be sealed or locked. The ballot box shall not be opened before the certification of the primary or election except in the manner and for the purposes provided under this title.

[2003 c 111 § 1115. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 37; 1965 c 9 § 29.48.070; prior: 1854 p 67 § 17, part; No RRS. Formerly RCW 29.48.070.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.