COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is reminding South Carolina voters to not take photos of their ballots. SLED says it is unlawful to take a photo of your ballot and share that photo or allow your ballot to be seen. Additionally, SLED is encouraging voters to not take what is commonly known as a “ballot selfie.” Pictures of the ballot itself are strictly prohibited in South Carolina, and voters are not allowed to use a camera inside the voting booth. For more information on the South Carolina law specifically prohibiting taking a photo of a ballot, please see below: SECTION 7-25-100. Allowing ballot to be seen, removing ballot from voting place, improper assistance, and related offenses. (A) It is unlawful in any election for a voter to: (1) allow his ballot to be seen by a person, except as provided by law; (2) take, remove, or attempt to take or remove a ballot from the polling place before the close of the polls; (3) place a mark upon his ballot by which it may be identified; (4) take into the election booth a mechanical device to enable him to mark his ballot; or (5) remain longer than the specified time allowed by law in the booth or compartment after having been notified that his time has expired and requested by a manager to leave the compartment or booth. (B) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) interfere with a voter who is inside of the polling place or is marking his ballot; (2) unduly influence or attempt to influence unduly a voter in the preparation of his ballot; (3) endeavor to induce a voter to show how he marks or has marked his ballot; or (4) aid or attempt to aid a voter by means of any mechanical device in marking his ballot. (C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags: SC Votes, South Carolina