Montana Code Annotated 1995

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     13-13-114. Marking precinct register book before elector votes. (1) Before an elector is permitted to receive a ballot or vote, he shall sign his name on the place designated in the precinct register. Before signing the register, the elector shall state his name and current address. If the name or address is not as listed in the precinct register, the elector must complete a transfer form or new registration form to correct the information. The election judges shall write "transfer form" or "registration form" beside the name of any elector submitting a form. No elector may sign the precinct register unless his name and address are the same as shown in the register or the proper corrections have been made.
     (2) If the elector is not able to sign his name to the precinct register, a fingerprint or other identifying mark may be used.
     (3) If the elector fails or refuses to sign his name or, if unable to write, fails to provide a fingerprint or other identifying mark, he may not vote.

     History: En. Sec. 107, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 591, L. 1991.

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