(a) The process and rules for application for absentee ballots shall be as cited in Section 31-10-1002, C.R.S.

(b) The vote of any person requesting an absentee ballot may be challenged by any person authorized to challenge pursuant to Section 31-10-1008, C.R.S. The challenge must be in writing on forms provided by the Town Clerk citing the reason for the challenge, and must be made after the request for the ballot is received by the Town Clerk and before the voted ballot is cast.

(c) If a challenge is made to an absentee ballot and the absentee voter is not present at the time of the challenge, the Town Clerk shall notify and mail a copy of the challenge to the person challenged in accordance with Telluride Town Clerk Rules. (Prior code 2.04.030; Ord. 1288, 2008; Ord. 1307, 2009; Ord. 1562 §1 (Exh. A), 2023)