§ Miss. Code § 23-15-531.6(untitled)

Officials to ensure delivery of proper DRE units to polling places at least
one hour before polls open; each unit to be thoroughly tested, inspected and sealed prior to
delivery to polling place; protection against molestation of or injury to DRE units;
preparation of DRE units for voting.
(1) The officials in charge of the election shall ensure the delivery of the proper DRE units to
the polling places of the respective precincts at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the
polls at each election and shall cause each unit to be set up in the proper manner for use in
voting.
(2) The officials in charge of the election shall require that each DRE unit be thoroughly
tested, inspected and sealed prior to the delivery of each DRE unit to the polling place. Prior to
opening the polls each day on which the units will be used in an election, the manager shall
break the seal on each unit, turn on each unit, certify that each unit is operating properly and is
set to zero, and print a zero tape certifying that each unit is set to zero and shall keep or record
such certification on each unit.
(3) The officials in charge of the election and poll managers shall provide ample protection
against molestation of and injury to the DRE units, and, for that purpose, the officials in charge
of the election and poll managers may call upon any law enforcement officer to furnish any
assistance that may be necessary. It shall be the duty of any law enforcement officer to furnish
assistance when so requested by the officials in charge of the election or poll manager.
(4) The officials in charge of the election, in conjunction with the governing authorities,
shall, at least one (1) hour prior to the opening of the polls:
(a) Provide sufficient lighting to enable electors to read the ballot and which shall be suitable
for the use of the poll managers in examining the booth and conducting their responsibilities;
(b) Provide directions for voting on the DRE units which shall be prominently posted within
each voting booth and at least two (2) sample ballots for the primary or general election which
shall be prominently posted outside the enclosed space within the polling place;
(c) Ensure that each DRE unit's tabulating mechanism is secure throughout the day during the
primary or general election; and
(d) Provide such other materials and supplies as may be necessary or required by law.