; or (B) a ballot at any time during which the processing, scanning, tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results is occurring. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in paragraph (1) may be construed to limit the ability of a State or local election official to require poll observers to maintain a distance greater than 8 feet. (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office occurring on and after January 1, 2024. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to voluntary guidance Section 321(b)(4) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21101(b) ), as added and redesignated by section 1101(b) and as amended by sections 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1303, is amended by striking and 313 and inserting 313, and 303A . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: Sec. 303A. Voter protection requirements. . H Preventing Restrictions on Food and Beverages 3701. Short title