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2006 Georgia Code - 21-2-400
21-2-400. (a) Prior to each primary and election, the
superintendent shall obtain from the Secretary of State a
sufficient number of cards of instruction for guidance of electors.
Such cards of instruction shall include such portions of this
chapter as deemed necessary by the Secretary of State and shall be
printed for the type of voting equipment or ballots used in the
county or municipality. The superintendent shall also obtain from
the Secretary of State a sufficient number of blank forms of oaths
of poll officers, voteŕs
certificates, voting rights posters, notices of penalties, oaths of
assisted electors, numbered list of voters, tally sheets, return
sheets, and such other forms and supplies required by this chapter,
in each precinct of the county or municipality. (b) As an aid to electors, sample ballots or
ballot labels may be printed and published in any newspaper
generally and regularly circulated within the county or
municipality, so long as the facsimile is labeled 'Sample Ballot'
and is at least 25 percent larger or smaller than the official
ballot. Reprints of such newspaper printings may be procured and
distributed by any elector. Election officials may also prepare and
distribute sample ballots or ballot labels or portions thereof,
provided they are labeled 'Sample Ballot' and are of a different
color and at least 25 percent larger or smaller than the official
ballot or ballot label. (c)
The superintendent shall prepare sample or facsimile ballots or
ballot labels, as the case may be, for each general election which
shall contain each question and the candidates who are offering for
election for each office which will be voted upon in the county or
municipality. The superintendent shall maintain such sample or
facsimile ballots or ballot labels at the county courthouse for
distribution upon request to interested electors. Such sample or
facsimile ballots or ballot labels shall comply with Code Section
21-2-575.
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