13-2-114. Registration numbers to be assigned. (1) The registration form for each elector must be assigned a number by the election administrator, using a system of numbering that best accommodates the filing system and list preparation method used. The election administrator may adopt the use of the elector's social security number as the registration number. If social security numbers are used, they may not be:
     (a) provided to the secretary of state to be included on the list of electors required by 13-2-123;
     (b) printed on lists of registered voters prepared by the election administrator or by the secretary of state; or
     (c) released as public information.
     (2) If social security numbers are used as the registration number, the election administrator may assign an alternative number for any elector who does not have a social security number or who declines to provide the number. A system of assigning alternative numbers must be developed in consultation with the secretary of state.
     (3) Upon receipt by the election administrator of a properly completed registration card, the registration of the elector is complete and the election administrator shall assign a registration number.

     History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 3, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3005(part); amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 284, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 309, L. 1997.