13-19-311. Valid ballots -- requirements. (1) Only valid ballots may be counted in an election conducted under this chapter.
     (2) For the purpose of this chapter, a ballot is valid only if:
     (a) it is sealed in the secrecy envelope and returned in the return/verification envelope;
     (b) the elector's signature on the affidavit on the return/verification envelope is verified pursuant to 13-19-310; and
     (c) it is received before 8 p.m. on election day.
     (3) A ballot is invalid if:
     (a) more than one ballot is enclosed in a single return/verification or secrecy envelope unless there are multiple elections being held at the same time and there is only one ballot for each election in the envelope; or
     (b) any identifying marks are placed on the ballot by the elector.

     History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 196, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 591, L. 1991.