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class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000000">5:02:16</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3f000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0">COUNTING AND CANVASSING OF BALLOTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3f000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3f000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">Section</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:00"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:00</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Definitions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Delivery of supplies to counting board -- Signing of certificate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:01.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:01.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Ballot drop box security.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:02"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:02</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Signing of oaths.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:03"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:03</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Public vote count.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:04"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:04</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Use of tally sheets.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:05"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:05</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Comparison of registration list and pollbook.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:06"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:06</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Opening ballot box.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:07"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:07</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Folded ballots separated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:08"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:08</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Duplicate ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:09"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:09</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Drawing of excess ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:09.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:09.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Endorsing of excess ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:10"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:10</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Unstamped ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:11"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:11</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Separation of ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:12"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:12</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Order of vote counting.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:13"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:13</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:14"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:14</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Scrutiny of ballots by counting board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:15"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:15</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Tally of ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:16"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:16</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:17"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:17</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:17.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:17.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Write-in votes not counted.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:17.02"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:17.02</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Counting imperfectly marked paper ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:18"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:18</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:19"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:19</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:20"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:20</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:21"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:21</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Voter's intent to be determined.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:22"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:22</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:22.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:22.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Use of prior court decision.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:23"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:23</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:24"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:24</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:25"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Unofficial returns of precinct vote.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:26"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:26</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:27"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:27</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:28"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:28</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:29"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:29</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:30"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:30</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:31"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:31</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Signing of certificates.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:32"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:32</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:33"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:33</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Procedure for placing voted ballots in the ballot box.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:34"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:34</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Return of unvoted ballots.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:34.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:34.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Return of duplicate ballots of one voter not counted.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:35"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:35</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Ballots voted but not counted.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:36"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:36</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Recapitulation sheet.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:37"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:37</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Sealing of ballot box.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:38"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:38</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Repealed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:39"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:39</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Form of the paper seal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:40"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:40</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Return and sealing of pollbook.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:41"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:41</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Pollbook envelope seal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:41.01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:41.01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">    Return of duplicate tally sheet.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:42"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:42</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Return of election material.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:43"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:43</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Purpose of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:44"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000004">5:02:16:44</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fC0-000003">        Provisional and uncounted absentee ballot return envelope.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3f000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s6af54e65-d62f-4b6d-bf83-bf85d6d67e3fP0-000002"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" 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style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:00.&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions.</b> Terms used in this chapter mean:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Counted ballot,&quot; a voted ballot counted by the election or counting board in at least one race;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Duplicate ballots,&quot; two or more identical ballots stuck together given to one voter;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Metal seal,&quot; a device to seal ballot boxes, such as a metal closure designed to be broken or a padlock;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Over vote,&quot; a race in which more votes were cast on a ballot than allowed for that race;<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Rejected ballot,&quot; or &quot;ballot voted but not counted,&quot; a voted ballot which was not counted for any reason, including an unstamped ballot or an excess ballot;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Spoiled ballot,&quot; a ballot marked by a voter but never placed in the ballot box at any time. A voted ballot not counted by the board is not a spoiled ballot;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Unused ballot,&quot; a ballot never stamped or marked by a voter;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(8)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Unvoted ballot,&quot; a ballot never placed in the ballot box;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(9)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Voted ballot,&quot; a ballot placed in the ballot box at any time;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>(10)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Write-in vote,&quot; a name written on a ballot in an attempt to indicate a vote for that person.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; 26 SDR 168, effective June 25, 2000; 36 SDR 112, effective January 11, 2010.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:01 Delivery of supplies to counting board -- Signing of certificate.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:01 Delivery of supplies to counting board -- Signing of certificate."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delivery of supplies to counting board -- Signing of certificate.</b> If a counting board has been appointed, the precinct election board shall immediately upon the close of the polls deliver the ballot boxes, registration books, pollbook, and other election supplies, including voided and unused ballots, to the counting board and sign the certificate required by §&nbsp;5:02:05:01.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>p.sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; 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If a receptacle or container is used, the person in charge of the election, or the person s designated staff must ensure the receptacle or container is</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">(1)  </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">Visible to the public and staff at all times while in use, or is monitored by a security camera that is recording with the recording stored for at least twenty-two months</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    (2)  </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">Secured by a seal with a serial number or by a padlock. If a seal is used, the serial number must be recorded and compared at the time the receptacle or container is opened and ballots are removed from the receptacle or container for processing. If a padlock is used, the key must be secured so only the person in charge of the election or the person s designated staff have access to it</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">(3)  </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">Audited each business day, to verify that the number of ballots received match the number of ballots shown as received in Total Vote; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    (4)  </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">Emptied at least daily during normal business hours, moving the absentee ballots to a secure location in the office of the person in charge of the election that is only accessible to the person and the person s designated staff</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000001">Source:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">50 SDR 66, effective December 5, 2023</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-1-9"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000003">12-1-9</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">(4), </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-19-9.3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000003">12-19-9.3</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-19-9.3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0-000003">12-19-9.3</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="sf7a2492e-7f0d-4048-a265-ff9372a599f3000002"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:02 Signing of oaths.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:02"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:02 Signing of oaths."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:02.&nbsp;&nbsp;Signing of oaths.</b> The counting board, before assuming its duties, shall execute the oath of office printed in the pollbook.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.2">12-15-14.2.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:03 Public vote count.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:03"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:03 Public vote count."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:03.&nbsp;&nbsp;Public vote count.</b> In the presence of all persons desiring to attend the vote counting, the precinct election board or counting board shall immediately proceed to publicly count the votes received at the polls and shall continue without adjournment until the count is completed. The precinct election board or counting board may not exclude or prohibit any member of the public from witnessing any portion of the vote counting, so long as that person's conduct is not disruptive.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-26-22">12-26-22.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:04 Use of tally sheets.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:04"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:04 Use of tally sheets."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:04.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use of tally sheets.</b> The precinct election board or the counting board shall use the tally sheets prescribed by § 5:02:17:07 in the vote counting.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:05 Comparison of registration list and pollbook.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:05"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:05 Comparison of registration list and pollbook."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:05.&nbsp;&nbsp;Comparison of registration list and pollbook.</b> The counting board shall begin the vote count by counting the ballots as prescribed in §§&nbsp;5:02:16:06 to 5:02:16:08, inclusive. If the ballot count does not agree with the number of voters in the pollbook, a comparison of the voters in the pollbook and the registration list shall be made and any mistakes corrected. If a mistake is made otherwise, the board by majority vote shall decide.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2">12-20-2.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:06 Opening ballot box.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:06"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:06 Opening ballot box."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:06.&nbsp;&nbsp;Opening ballot box.</b> The ballot box shall then be opened and the ballots taken out, sorted so that all ballots on certain candidacies and issues are separately identified, and counted by the members of the counting board unopened, except to ascertain if each ballot is single.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2">12-20-2.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:07 Folded ballots separated.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:07"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:07 Folded ballots separated."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:07.&nbsp;&nbsp;Folded ballots separated.</b> If two or more ballots are found folded together presenting the appearance of a single ballot, the ballots shall be laid aside until the count of the ballots is completed. If, upon the comparison of the count of the pollbook and after considering the appearance of the ballots, a majority of the counting board is of the opinion that the folded ballots were voted by one voter, the ballots shall be stapled together and endorsed as &quot;duplicate ballot of one voter not counted.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2">12-20-2.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:08 Duplicate ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:08"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:08 Duplicate ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:08.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duplicate ballots.</b> For the purpose of determining the proper number of ballots in the box, any ballots folded together determined to be duplicate ballots of one voter shall be counted as a single ballot. There are two types of duplicate ballots as follows:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;If a voter was given two or more identical ballots stuck together and voted only one of them, the voted ballot shall be counted. The election or counting board will find the duplicate ballots folded together in the ballot box with the ballot stamp on the back copy and the votes marked on the top copy; and</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;If a voter was given two or more identical ballots stuck together and voted more than one of them, none of the voted ballots may be counted.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2">12-20-2.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:09 Drawing of excess ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:09"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:09 Drawing of excess ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:09.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drawing of excess ballots.</b> If the number of ballots in the ballot box shall be found to exceed in number the number of voters in the pollbook, as reconciled by §§&nbsp;5:02:16:05 and 5:02:16:08, the ballots shall be replaced in the box, after any ballots folded together are stapled and endorsed, and one of the counting board members shall publicly draw from the ballot box, as many ballots, unopened, as shall be equal to the excess.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-3">12-20-3.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:09.01 Endorsing of excess ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:09.01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:09.01 Endorsing of excess ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:09.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Endorsing of excess ballots.</b> Any excess ballots drawn from the ballot box pursuant to §&nbsp;5:02:16:09 shall be endorsed &quot;Excess Ballots Not Counted.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-3">12-20-3.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:10 Unstamped ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:10"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:10 Unstamped ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unstamped ballots.</b> In the counting of the official vote, any ballot not covered by §&nbsp;5:02:16:07, 5:02:16:08, or 5:02:16:09.01 which is not endorsed by the official stamp is void and may not be counted. All such ballots shall be endorsed &quot;unstamped ballot.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-6">12-20-6.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:11 Separation of ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:11"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:11 Separation of ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:11.&nbsp;&nbsp;Separation of ballots.</b> The counting board shall next proceed to further separate the ballots.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-5">12-20-5.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:12 Order of vote counting.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:12"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:12 Order of vote counting."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:12.&nbsp;&nbsp;Order of vote counting.</b> The counting of votes for each candidate shall be in the same order as the candidates appear on the ballot.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-5">12-20-5.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:13 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:13"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:13 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scrutiny of ballots by judges.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 23 SDR 236, effective July 17, 1997; repealed, 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:14 Scrutiny of ballots by counting board.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:14"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:14 Scrutiny of ballots by counting board."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:14.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scrutiny of ballots by counting board.</b> At least two precinct deputies of the counting board of opposite political parties shall scrutinize each ballot to determine the vote on that ballot. The precinct superintendent shall break any tie on a ballot.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-5">12-20-5.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:15 Tally of ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:15"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:15 Tally of ballots."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:15.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tally of ballots.</b> As the vote is announced, one counting board member shall make the required mark on the tally sheet in the pollbook and another counting board member shall make the required mark on the duplicate tally sheet.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-5">12-20-5.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:16 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:16"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:16 Repealed."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:16.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Voter's</span> intent.</b> <span class=GramE>Repealed.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; repealed, 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:17 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Identifying marks.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 16 SDR 20, effective August 10, 1989; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; repealed, 26 SDR 168, effective June 25, 2000.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:17.01 Write-in votes not counted.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17.01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17.01 Write-in votes not counted."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:17.01.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Write</span>-in votes not counted.</b> As each ballot is being examined to determine how the vote was cast for each office, the counting board shall determine if any write-in was placed on the ballot. The write-in may not be counted as a vote but all other valid marks shall be counted as votes.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 26 SDR 168, effective June 25, 2000; 33 SDR 230, effective July 1, 2007.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4).</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-21.2">12-20-21.2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:17.02 Counting imperfectly marked paper ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17.02"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:17.02 Counting imperfectly marked paper ballots."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <link rel=File-List href="0502160001702D_files/filelist.xml"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Author>lrpr14533</o:Author> <o:LastAuthor>lrpr14296</o:LastAuthor> <o:Revision>2</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Created>2007-07-02T21:41:00Z</o:Created> <o:LastSaved>2007-07-02T21:41:00Z</o:LastSaved> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>62</o:Words> <o:Characters>356</o:Characters> <o:Company>State of South Dakota</o:Company> <o:Lines>2</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>417</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>10.6830</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:GrammarState>Clean</w:GrammarState> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:17.02.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Counting</span> imperfectly marked paper ballots.</b> A mark that touches the circle or square on a paper ballot shall be counted as a vote; any mark that does not touch the circle or square and is not in the circle or square may not be counted as a vote.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 28 SDR 99, effective January 17, 2002; 33 SDR 230, effective July 1, 2007.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4).</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4).</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:18 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:18"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:18 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:18.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marks to be construed as crosses or check marks.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; repealed, 16 SDR 20, effective August 10, 1989.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:19 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:19"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:19 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:19.&nbsp;&nbsp;Crossing out names.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:20 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:20"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:20 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:20.&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to touch box.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:21 Voter's intent to be determined.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:21"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:21 Voter's intent to be determined."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:21.&nbsp;&nbsp;Voter's intent to be determined.</b> If in accordance with this chapter it is impossible to determine the voter's intent on any ballot or part of a ballot, that portion of the ballot shall be void and shall not be counted as to those races for which the voter's intent cannot be determined.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-7">12-20-7.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:22 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:22"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:22 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:22.&nbsp;&nbsp;Abrogating of prior court decisions.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:22.01 Use of prior court decision.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:22.01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:22.01 Use of prior court decision."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:22.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use of prior court decision.</b> In using a court decision for construing a counting requirement, the election board or counting board shall determine which laws were in effect when the court decision was rendered and determine if these decisions are still applicable to present laws and rules.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 85, effective June 14, 1978; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:23 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:23"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:23 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:23.&nbsp;&nbsp;Automated tabulating system ballot markings.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; repealed, 26 SDR 168, effective June 25, 2000.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:24 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:24"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:24 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:24.&nbsp;&nbsp;Crossing party lines.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 6 SDR 123, effective July 2, 1980; 8 SDR 24, effective September 16, 1981; 11 SDR 120, effective March 11, 1985; repealed, 23 SDR 236, effective July 17, 1997.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:25 Unofficial returns of precinct vote.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:25"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:25 Unofficial returns of precinct vote."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:25.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unofficial returns of precinct vote.</b> The election supplies provided to the counting board shall include a form for reporting the immediate unofficial returns of precinct vote, together with an envelope.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The form for reporting the immediate unofficial returns of precinct vote is as follows:</p> <table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td colspan=3 valign=top> <p align=center>IMMEDIATE UNOFFICIAL RETURNS, _______________PARTY</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=3 valign=top> <p>ELECTION HELD ON THE ______ DAY OF ____________, ______ _________ PRECINCT</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p align=center>TITLE OF OFFICE</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>NAME OF CANDIDATE</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>NUMBER OF VOTES</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>________________</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2 valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2 valign=top> <p>NUMBER OF PROVISIONAL BALLOTS ________________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2 valign=top> <p>The form of the envelope is as follows:</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>UNOFFICIAL RETURNS</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>TO: COUNTY AUDITOR</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>_______________</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>SOUTH DAKOTA</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign=top> <p>IMMEDIATE</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p align=center>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2 valign=top> <p>DO NOT PUT THIS IN BALLOT BOX</p> </td> <td valign=top> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 30 SDR 171, effective May 10, 2004.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, 2-20-52.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-10">12-20-10.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:26 Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:26"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:26 Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:26.&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list.</b> Upon the unofficial return as set forth in §&nbsp;5:02:16:25, the counting board shall enter the vote cast in that precinct for each office or question which appears on the official ballot and shall enclose the unofficial returns in the envelope provided pursuant to §&nbsp;5:02:16:25. The precinct superintendent may designate a precinct deputy to deliver the unofficial election returns to the officer in charge of the election. The precinct deputy designated shall deliver to the officer in charge of the election the unofficial returns, separate from any other envelope or wrapper.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-11">12-20-11.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:27 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:27"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:27 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:27.&nbsp;&nbsp;Official return sheets for voting machine precincts.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; repealed, 23 SDR 115, effective January 22, 1997.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:28 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:28"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:28 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:28.&nbsp;&nbsp;Voting machine precinct printing and photographing of returns.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 23 SDR 115, effective January 22, 1997.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:29 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:29"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:29 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:29.&nbsp;&nbsp;Official returns for voting machine precincts.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 23 SDR 115, effective January 22, 1997.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:30 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:30"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:30 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:30.&nbsp;&nbsp;Official count of voting machine precincts.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; repealed, 23 SDR 115, effective January 22, 1997.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:31 Signing of certificates.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:31"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:31 Signing of certificates."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:31.&nbsp;&nbsp;Signing of certificates.</b> The precinct superintendent and precinct deputies of the precinct election board and county board shall complete and sign the certificates following the list of voters in the pollbook, the tally sheets, and the official vote count sheets.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-1">12-20-1.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:32 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:32"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:32 Repealed."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:32.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit of counted ballots.</b>Repealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; repealed, 10 SDR 27, effective September 26, 1983.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:33 Procedure for placing voted ballots in the ballot box.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:33"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:33 Procedure for placing voted ballots in the ballot box."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:33.&nbsp;&nbsp;Procedure for placing voted ballots in the ballot box.</b> After the count has been completed, the election board or counting board shall place the voted ballots in the ballot box keeping them separated in wrappers or envelopes and sealed as provided in §&nbsp;5:02:16:34.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14">12-15-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.1">12-15-14.1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-15-14.2">12-15-14.2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:34 Return of unvoted ballots.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:34"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:34 Return of unvoted ballots."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:34.&nbsp;&nbsp;Return of unvoted ballots.</b> All spoiled and unused ballots shall be returned to the person in charge of the election in plain wrappers or envelopes with the words &quot;spoiled ballots&quot; or &quot;unused ballots&quot; added to each wrapper or envelope. Each wrapper or envelope shall be sealed by a ballot seal containing the following information:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>BALLOT WRAPPER OR ENVELOPE SEAL<span style='mso-tab-count:3'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>__________________ PRECINCT</p> <p class=MsoBodyText style='tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in 315.0pt'><span style='mso-tab-count:16'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>NUMBER OF BALLOTS ______</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>DO NOT PLACE THESE SPOILED AND UNUSED BALLOTS IN THE BALLOT BOX</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 10 SDR 27, effective September 26, 1983.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-18-24">12-18-24</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-18-32">12-18-32</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:34.01 Return of duplicate ballots of one voter not counted.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:34.01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:34.01 Return of duplicate ballots of one voter not counted."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:34.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Return of duplicate ballots of one voter not counted.</b> Each type of duplicate ballots, as identified in §&nbsp;5:02:16:08, shall be returned to the ballot box in a plain wrapper or envelope and sealed as provided in §&nbsp;5:02:16:34. Those ballots which are described in subdivision §&nbsp;5:02:16:08(1) shall have the following words added to the wrapper or envelope: &quot;stapled duplicate ballots counted.&quot; Those which are described in subdivision (2) shall have the following words added to the wrapper or envelope: &quot;stapled duplicate ballots not counted.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2">12-20-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:35 Ballots voted but not counted.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:35"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:35 Ballots voted but not counted."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:35.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ballots voted but not counted.</b> Except as provided by §&nbsp;5:02:16:34.01, all ballots voted but not counted shall be returned to the ballot box in a plain wrapper or envelope and sealed as provided in §&nbsp;5:02:16:34 with the words &quot;ballots voted but not counted&quot; added to the wrapper or envelope.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>p.s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 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5.4pt; } span.s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000012 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=05:02:16:36"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000000">5:02:16:36</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000001">.  Recapitulation sheet.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">In elections using hand-counted paper ballots, a</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> recapitulation sheet in the following form </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">must</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> be filled out indicating the disposition of the ballots:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p><div align="left"><table dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000003"><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Ballots received from auditor</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Ballots received after polls open</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Absentee ballots received</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000009"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Total ballots received</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Regular voted ballots</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Provisional ballots</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Unused ballots</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Spoiled ballots</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000004"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000009"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Total ballots returned</span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000007"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000010"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td><td class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000008"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">__________</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000011"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000011"><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000006">Total ballots received and total ballots returned should be the same number.</span></p></td></tr></table></div><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0-000005"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">    This recapitulation sheet, together with the spoiled and unused ballots, </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">must</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> be returned to the person in charge of the election. It </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">must</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> not be placed in the ballot box.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000001">Source:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 30 SDR 171, effective May 10, 2004</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">; 49 SDR 47, effective November 21, 2022</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000001">General Authority:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-1-9"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000012">12-1-9</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">(4), </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-20-52"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000012">12-20-52</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-18-32"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000012">12-18-32</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=12-20-21"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0-000012">12-20-21</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047fP0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s038cb59a-65f3-4c1c-8c56-1a9c42b4047f000002"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:37 Sealing of ballot box.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:37"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:37 Sealing of ballot box."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:37.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Sealing</span> of ballot box.</b> Following the deposit of all voted ballots except those in &#167;&nbsp;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.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 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.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-17B-9">12-17B-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:38 Repealed.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:38"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:38 Repealed."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <link rel=File-List href="0502160003800D_files/filelist.xml"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Author>lrpr14533</o:Author> <o:LastAuthor>lrpr14296</o:LastAuthor> <o:Revision>2</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Created>2009-07-01T15:30:00Z</o:Created> <o:LastSaved>2009-07-01T15:30:00Z</o:LastSaved> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>28</o:Words> <o:Characters>165</o:Characters> <o:Company>State of South Dakota</o:Company> <o:Lines>1</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>192</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>10.6845</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:GrammarState>Clean</w:GrammarState> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:38.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Use</span> of paper seals on ballot box.</b> <span class=GramE>Repealed.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; repealed, 35 SDR 306, effective July 1, 2009.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:39 Form of the paper seal.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:39"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:39 Form of the paper seal."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:39.<span class=GramE>&nbsp;&nbsp;Form</span> of the paper seal.</b> The paper seal used pursuant to &#167;&#167;&nbsp;5:02:09:04.03(8) and 5:02:16:38 shall be in the following form:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>BALLOT BOX SEAL<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>SIGNATURES OF COUNTING BOARD<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:81.0pt 315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>OR PRECINCT BOARD<span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:315.0pt right 8.3in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>_________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in 315.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Where ballots <span class=GramE>are counted</span> by hand, upon returning ballots to the box after counting the counting board shall sign these seals and affix the seals to the ballot box openings and upon all places where the box may be opened except where the openings are sealed with a metal seal. Where ballots are counted by machine, the precinct board shall sign these seals.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; 31 SDR 35, effective September 23, 2004.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-20">12-20-20.</A><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:40 Return and sealing of pollbook.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:40"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:40 Return and sealing of pollbook."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:40.&nbsp;&nbsp;Return and sealing of pollbook.</b> The pollbook shall be placed in a pollbook return envelope and the envelope sealed with the pollbook envelope seal prescribed in §&nbsp;5:02:16:41. The sealed envelope and its contents shall not be placed in the ballot box and shall be returned to the person in charge of the election.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The pollbook envelope must be in the following form:</p> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; POLLBOOK</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ________________PRECINCT</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TO: COUNTY AUDITOR</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ______________________________</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOUTH DAKOTA</p> <p>&nbsp; <b>DO NOT PUT THIS IN BALLOT BOX</b></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 5 SDR 31, effective November 1, 1978; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-21">12-20-21.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:41 Pollbook envelope seal.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:41"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:41 Pollbook envelope seal."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:41.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pollbook envelope seal.</b> The pollbook envelope seal shall be in the following form:</p> <p align=center>POLLBOOK ENVELOPE SEAL ______________PRECINCT</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 5 SDR 31, effective November 1, 1978.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-21">12-20-21.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:41.01 Return of duplicate tally sheet.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:41.01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:41.01 Return of duplicate tally sheet."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:41.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Return of duplicate tally sheet.</b> The duplicate tally sheet and official vote count shall be placed in a duplicate tally sheet envelope. The sealed envelope and its contents shall not be placed in the ballot box and shall be returned to the person in charge of the election.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The duplicate tally sheet envelope must be in the following form:</p> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DUPLICATE TALLY SHEET AND OFFICIAL VOTE COUNT</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ________________PRECINCT</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TO: COUNTY AUDITOR</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ______________________________</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOUTH DAKOTA</p> <p>&nbsp; <b>DO NOT PUT THIS IN BALLOT BOX</b></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-21">12-20-21.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:42 Return of election material.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:42"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:42 Return of election material."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>5:02:16:42.&nbsp;&nbsp;Return of election material.</b> The sealed ballot box together with the sealed pollbook, sealed duplicate tally sheet and official vote count, sealed provisional ballot return envelope, registration lists, and envelopes containing the unofficial returns and all supplies and returns required shall be returned by the precinct superintendent or a precinct deputy designated by the precinct superintendent to the officer in charge of the election immediately after completing the vote count. The person delivering the supplies may not deface, destroy, or remove any seals or the pollbook, duplicate tally sheet, and registration lists or otherwise tamper with them.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993; 25 SDR 167, effective July 6, 1999; 30 SDR 171, effective May 10, 2004.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4)</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-52">12-20-52.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-21">12-20-21.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 05:02:16:43 Purpose of this chapter.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:43"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 05:02:16:43 Purpose of this chapter."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; 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<b>5:02:16:43.&nbsp;&nbsp;Purpose of this chapter.</b> This chapter is designed to assist in the counting of ballots and is not to be construed to encourage voters to mark their ballots in any way other than (X) or (</span><span style='font-family:Wingdings'>ü</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>) in the box.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9.</A></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt; 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</span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>5:02:16:44.&nbsp;&nbsp;Provisional and uncounted absentee ballot return envelope.</b> When ballots are counted at the precinct, provisional ballot envelopes containing provisional ballots and envelopes containing uncounted absentee ballots shall be cumulatively placed in a provisional and uncounted absentee ballot return envelope and sealed. Do not place the sealed envelope and its contents in the ballot box. The sealed envelope shall be returned to the person in charge of the election.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The provisional and uncounted absentee ballot return envelope must be in the following form:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>PROVISIONAL AND UNCOUNTED ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>_________________ PRECINCT</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>TO: COUNTY AUDITOR</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>__________________________</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>SOUTH DAKOTA</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'>DO NOT PUT THIS IN BALLOT BOX</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Source:</b> 30 SDR171, effective May 10, 2004; 36 SDR 209, effective June 30, 2010.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-1-9">12-1-9(4).</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-18-40">12-18-40</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-20-2.1">12-20-2.1.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;tab-stops:.4in .6in .9in 1.1in 1.4in 1.6in 1.9in 2.1in 2.4in 2.6in 2.9in 3.1in 3.4in 3.6in 3.9in 4.1in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html>