Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 254 § 254.478 — Preparation for counting ballots; scanning ballots into vote tally system
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 254 ·
Oregon Code § 254.478·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Preparation for counting ballots; scanning ballots into vote tally system.
(1) Subject to ORS 260.705, upon
receipt of ballots, the county clerk may:
(a) Begin opening
return identification envelopes of ballots and any used secrecy envelopes of
ballots; and
(b) In accordance
with a security plan approved by the Secretary of State under ORS 254.074,
begin scanning ballots into a vote tally system.
(2) The county
clerk may take any other actions that are necessary to count ballots. [1999
c.1002 §2; 2001 c.965 §15; 2009 c.592 §1; 2021 c.473 §15; 2021 c.551 §22]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 254.478
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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