Montana § 13-19-105 Role Of Secretary Of State

Montana Statutes

§ 13-19-105 — Role Of Secretary Of State

Montana § 13-19-105

Title 13ELECTIONS

Ch. 19MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS

Part 1General Provisions

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Mont. Code Ann. § 13-19-105 (2026).

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13-19-105 . Role of secretary of state. In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall:

(1)prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and

(2)adopt rules consistent with this chapter to:

(a)establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and

(b)establish procedures for the conduct of mail ballot elections that, when implemented by the election administrator:

(i)prevent fraud;

(ii)ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and

(iii)ensure that the secrecy of voted ballots is maintained.

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13-19-105 . Role of secretary of state. In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall:
(1) prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and
(2) adopt rules consistent with this chapter to:
(a) establish and maintain uniformity in the conduct of mail ballot elections; and
(b) establish procedures for the conduct of mail ballot elections that, when implemented by the election administrator:
(i) prevent fraud;
(ii) ensure the accurate handling and canvassing of mail ballots; and
(iii) ensure that the secrecy of voted ballots is maintained.