5:02:16:37.  Sealing of ballot box. 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.

          Source: 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; 35 SDR 306, effective July 1, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(4), 12-20-52.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 12-17B-9, 12-20-20.