1360-02-06-.03
Signs Displayed In Polling Places
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1360-02-06-.03
In addition to all other signs required by law
for display in each polling place, the county election commission shall provide to each precinct the following
commercially printed signs:
(1)
To be attached to the front of the ballot box or in a prominent place immediately above or below such
ballot box the following sign: “PLEASE CHECK THE BACK OF YOUR BALLOT BEFORE
DEPOSITING IN BALLOT BOX - REMOVE ALL HANGING BITS OF CARDBOARD.”
(2)
To be placed in each voting booth: “USE STYLUS - PUNCH FIRMLY OPPOSITE CANDIDATE’S
NAME - PUNCH STRAIGHT DOWN.”
(3)
To be placed prominently above or below the demonstration machine: “DEMONSTRATION
MACHINE - PLEASE STOP HERE.”
(4)
To be placed above or below the poll book clerk, a very large sign, not less than thirty-six inches by
twenty-four inches (36 x 24) in size: “WARNING! NO ONE BUT THE VOTER HIMSELF MAY
TOUCH A VOTER’S BALLOT FOR ANY PURPOSE AFTER HE HAS RECEIVED IT.”
(5)
To be placed over the ballot box slot immediately upon the last voter casting his ballot, the closing of
the polls, and the spoiled ballot envelope having been sealed and deposited in the box, one and only
one, heavy paper sign with a pressure adhesive or moisture-activated glue on the reverse side thereof,
not less than 12 inches by 8 inches in size: “PASTE OVER TOP OF BALLOT BOX WHEN POLL IS
CLOSED.”
PROCEDURE PRIOR TO ELECTION
CHAPTER 1360-2-6
Authority T.C.A.§§2—910, 2—11—201(c).