19:59-14 - Validity of voted overseas ballot transmitted by electronic means
19:59-14 Validity of voted overseas ballot transmitted by electronic means.
3.Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a copy of a voted overseas ballot or of a voted federal write-in absentee ballot which is transmitted by electronic means to the appropriate county board of elections in this State shall be considered valid and counted if it:
a.is from a qualified voter;
b.has been transmitted to the appropriate county board of elections no later than the time designated by law for the closing of the polls on that day; and
c.is accompanied by the following statement, which shall be certified by the voter's signature: "I understand that by transmitting by electronic means a copy of my voted ballot I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot. At the same time, I pledge to place the original voted ballot in a secure envelope, together with any other required certification, and send the documents immediately by air mail to the appropriate county board of elections."
L.1995, c.195, s.3; amended 2008, c.61, s.15.