Georgia Statutes

§ 21-2-582-1 — Penalty for voting equipment modification

Georgia § 21-2-582-1

JurisdictionGeorgia

Title21

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 21-2-582-1 (2026).

Text

(a)For the purposes of this Code section, the term "voting equipment" shall mean a voting machine, tabulating machine, optical scanning voting system, direct recording electronic voting system, or electronic ballot marker.

(b)Any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a manufacturer or seller of voting equipment, who alters, modifies, or changes any aspect of such voting equipment without prior approval of the Secretary of State is guilty of a felony.

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(a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term "voting equipment" shall mean a voting machine, tabulating machine, optical scanning voting system, direct recording electronic voting system, or electronic ballot marker. (b) Any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a manufacturer or seller of voting equipment, who alters, modifies, or changes any aspect of such voting equipment without prior approval of the Secretary of State is guilty of a felony.

Legislative History

Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 24,§ 48, eff. 4/2/2019. Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 209, § 64, eff. 7/1/2003. Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 164.

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