Virginia § 24.2-634 Locking and securing after preparation

Virginia Statutes

§ 24.2-634 — Locking and securing after preparation

Virginia § 24.2-634

Title 24.2ELECTIONS

Ch. 6THE ELECTION

Art. 3VOTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

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Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-634 (2026).

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When voting equipment has been properly prepared for an election, it shall be locked against voting and sealed, or if a voting or counting machine cannot be sealed with a numbered seal, it shall be locked with a key. The equipment keys and any electronic activation devices shall be retained in the custody of the general registrar and delivered to the officers of election as provided in § 24.2-639. After the voting equipment has been delivered to the polling places, the general registrar shall provide ample protection against tampering with or damage to the equipment.

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When voting equipment has been properly prepared for an election, it shall be locked against voting and sealed, or if a voting or counting machine cannot be sealed with a numbered seal, it shall be locked with a key. The equipment keys and any electronic activation devices shall be retained in the custody of the general registrar and delivered to the officers of election as provided in § 24.2-639. After the voting equipment has been delivered to the polling places, the general registrar shall provide ample protection against tampering with or damage to the equipment.