Definitions

For the purpose of 950 CMR 60.00 et seq. the following words shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have the following meanings: Data vote punch card voting system means a systemofvotingwhere candidates names are printed on a punch card. Eligible municipalities means amunicipalitywhichhas replaced punch card voting systems and datavote punch card systems on or after January 1, 1995. Punch card voting system means a system of voting utilizing a 235 voting position punch card. Reasonable rate of interest means a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Secretary of Administration and Finance. Secretary means the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Timely means voting equipment which has been approved by the Secretary at least 180 days before a state or municipal election.