13-2-514. Change of residence to another county. (1) An elector who changes his residence to a different county within this state must register in his new county of residence in order to vote in any election unless the change occurs less than 45 days before the election.
     (2) An elector who changes his residence to a different county 45 days or less before an election may vote in person or by absentee ballot in the precinct and county where previously registered.
     (3) The elector must state his correct name and residence address and date of residence change when offering to vote or when applying for an absentee ballot. The election administrator shall note the information on the elector's registration form if an absentee ballot application is received. The election judges shall note the change of address and date of residence change in the precinct register if the elector votes in person.
     (4) The registration of an elector who votes under the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be canceled after the election.

     History: En. Sec. 43, Ch. 571, L. 1979.