Section 9-215 - Printing.
§ 9-215. Printing.
(a) Standards.- Each ballot shall be printed:
(1) in plain, clear type in black ink;
(2) on material of the size and arrangement that is required to fit the needs of the voting system; and
(3) (i) in a general election, on clear white material; or
(ii) in a primary election, on material of a different color for voters of each political party and for voters not affiliated with a political party that nominates its candidates by primary election.
(b) Number to be printed.- Each local board shall arrange to have printed a supply of ballots that is at least the number that is the product of:
(1) the percentage of voters in the county who voted in the election that was 4 years prior, plus 10%; multiplied by
(2) the current number of registered voters in the county.
(c) Regulations adopted by State Board.- The regulations adopted by the State Board for the use of each voting system shall provide standards for the printing of ballots, which assure that:
(1) the ballots will be printed and received in a timely fashion;
(2) the ballots will be suitable for use in the election;
(3) the ballots are clear and legible; and
(4) the printing and paper stock employed are durable.
[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 9-215; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]