Mandatory mailing elements on absentee ballot envelopes

A. For the purposes of this regulation, the following words and terms have the following meanings: "Outer absentee envelope" means the envelope containing the materials referred to in § 24.2-706 B 3 of the Code of Virginia. "Special insignia" and "insignia" mean the Official Election Mail logo registered by the United States Postal Service with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. B. All general registrars must place intelligent mail barcodes on both the outer absentee envelope and on the return envelope. C. Both the outer absentee envelope and return envelope must include a special insignia to identify Official Election Mail. The Department of Elections will ensure the proper insignia is available to the general registrars of each county and city. Statutory Authority: § 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia. Historical Notes: Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 6 , eff. October 21, 2020.