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Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 1, ch. 1-16

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 1-16-1 Official voting machine.

Sec. 1-16-1. - Official voting machine. The Shoup Voting Machine is adopted as the official voting machine of the city and the same may be used at any and all elections held in the city or any part thereof, for voting, registering and counting votes cast at such elections. (Code 1967, § 15-2; Code 1985, § 13-2)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 1-16-2 Interfering with elections.

Sec. 1-16-2. - Interfering with elections. It is unlawful for any person to interrupt any election pending under any law of this state or of the United States; or to make any disturbance for the purpose of interrupting such election; or to attempt to invalidate or prevent such an election by breaking up or removing or seizing upon the ballot box; or to prevent or deter any voters, by any means, from voting; or to change or destroy any ballot put in the ballot box. (Code 1967, § 15-3; Code 1985, § 13-3)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT1GEPR_CH1-16ELFetched: 10/28/2026