Michigan Administrative Code
Department - State
Elections & Campaign Finance
Conduct of Election Recounts
PAPER BALLOTS
Section R. 168.919 - Recounting ballots where ballot box not locked and sealed

Rule 19. If the ballot box is not locked and sealed in such manner as to render it impossible to open it without breaking such seal, the ballots therein contained shall be recounted if they are properly wrapped, tied, and sealed in such manner as to render it impossible to open such package or roll or remove any of the contents thereof without breaking said seal, but only if they correspond in number with the poll list delivered to the county clerk.