Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Election Administration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 60]
Action 2013 Periodic Review Chapter 60 Election Administration
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/25/2016
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4/25/16  10:52 am
Commenter: Al Ablowich, Virginia Beach Electoral Board

1VAC20-60-30
 

Para. B. The disadvantages of permitting a voter to photograph anything in the polling location far exceed the benefits that might be gained from allowing it. The impact statement associated with this proposed regulation change does not state what problem is being solved by changing this policy.  Voters as well as candidate representatives should be prohibited from using cameras inside the polling location as the current policy states. However, a prohibition against using cameras inside the polling location will not prevent individuals from taking pictures because there are no adverse consequences if they do..

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