Sec. 33.12.03.03. Order and Decorum

A. In General. Every recount shall be conducted in one recount room, and in an orderly manner so as to ensure an accurate count.

B. Recount Room Arrangement. The election director shall arrange the recount room in an orderly manner that:

(1) Is consistent with the layout specified by the State Board; and

(2) Prevents retabulated ballots from being mixed with ballots not yet retabulated.

C. Communications with Personnel.

(1) Candidates and their representatives, other parties to the recount, the media, and other observers may not speak, otherwise communicate, or in any way interfere with any of the special teams or other personnel conducting the recount.

(2) All questions about the recount shall be directed solely to the election director.