Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 1 - Elections. > Article 5 - Automated Voter Records System, 1-5-1 through 1-5-31. > Section 1-5-16 - Voter file; duplicate voter file; storage; protection.

Section 1-5-16 - Voter file; duplicate voter file; storage; protection.

1-5-16. Voter file; duplicate voter file; storage; protection.

A.     All voter files shall be stored to safeguard them from loss, damage or unauthorized alteration.   

B.     All duplicate voter files shall be stored in a fireproof safe or vault located at a place remote from, and which is considered a separate damage risk from, the place of storage or use of the voter files from which they were duplicated.   

C.     No voter file and its duplicate shall be stored or transported in any manner that will subject both to possible loss or damage from common or related perils.