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Ballot box to be exhibited and sealed before voting commences

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Part IVElections
Division 3AVoting
Subdivision 2Polling places

96A Ballot box to be exhibited and sealed before voting commences

(1)

Before opening a polling place for voting, the presiding officer must exhibit the open and empty ballot box.

(2)

The presiding officer must then —

(a)

securely fasten and secure the ballot box with a sealing device so that nothing can be removed from the ballot box without breaking the seal; and

(b)

place the sealed ballot box in a position in full view of all persons present in the polling place.

[Section 96A inserted: No. 30 of 2023 s. 80.]

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