05:02:23:02.  Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:

    (1)  “Counted ballot,” a voted ballot counted by the post-election auditing board in at least one contest;

    (2)  "Seal," A security mechanism using strategically placed serialized or tamper-evident materials that alert officials if a device used in the elections process has potentially been altered or accessed without authorization;

    (3)  “Board member,” A member of the post-election auditing board meeting the requirements of SDCL 12-17B-18;

    (4)  "Over vote," a race in which more votes were cast on a ballot than allowed for that race;

    (5)  “Voted ballot,” a ballot placed in the ballot box at any time;

    (6)  “Write-in vote,” a name written on a ballot in an attempt to indicate a vote for that person; and

    (7)  “Manual count,” as defined by counting other than be electronic device.

    Source: 50 SDR 63, effective December 5, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(4)(11).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 12-17B-18.