Michigan Administrative Code
Department - State
Elections & Campaign Finance
Conduct of Election Recounts
PAPER BALLOTS
Section R. 168.918 - Recounting ballots where ballot box locked and sealed

Rule 18. If the ballot box is locked and sealed in such manner as to render it impossible to open it without breaking such seal, and if the ballots therein contained are properly wrapped, tied, and sealed, the ballots shall be recounted; but if the ballots are not properly wrapped, tied, and sealed or if the seal, tape, or wrapper shall have been loosened or broken, such ballots shall be recounted only if they correspond in number with the poll list delivered to the county clerk.