Nev. Admin. Code § 293B.050 - Security of election computer program

1. As used in NRS 293B.135, "election computer program" means the tape, firmware, source code, executable computer code or computer software and the tables created for an election to count correctly votes cast through the use of a mechanical voting system. The source code or executable computer code for an election must remain on file with the Secretary of State until amended.

2. An election computer program or tape must not be copied more than twice and printed out more than once for each election. The original program or tape must be sealed in the manner set forth in NRS 293B.155. A copy of the program or tape must be secured by the county clerk.

3. A copy of the election computer program must be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293B.135. The copy filed with the Secretary of State may serve as a backup in the event that the original election computer program is destroyed or rendered unusable. The copy must be provided by means of a compact disc, digital versatile disc, USB flash drive or thumb drive or a secure file transfer protocol site, which must be, without limitation, password protected.

4. The county clerk and Secretary of State shall provide for the security of an election computer program or tape in his or her possession.

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Nev. Admin. Code § 293B.050

Added to NAC by Sec'y of State, eff. 2-28-90; A 3-17-92; 3-22-94; A by R091-21A, eff. 2/28/2022; A by R012-23A, eff. 9/18/2023

NRS 293.124, 293.247, 293B.135