South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 5 - Secretary of State
Article 5:02 - State Board of Elections
Chapter 5:02:16 - Counting and canvassing of ballots
Section 5:02:16:37 - Sealing of ballot box
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 5:02:16:37
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Following the deposit of all voted ballots except those in § 5:02:16:34, the precinct or counting board shall seal the ballot box with a security seal for each place where box and clasp connect. The security seal shall be of a design that would readily show if the seal has been broken. A paper seal shall be used to cover any other slot or opening which is not covered and sealed with the security seal.
General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(4), 12-20-52.
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-17B-9, 12-20-20.
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