Each type of duplicate ballots, as identified in § 5:02:16:08, shall be returned to the ballot box in a plain wrapper or envelope and sealed as provided in § 5:02:16:34. Those ballots which are described in subdivision § 5:02:16:08(1) shall have the following words added to the wrapper or envelope: "stapled duplicate ballots counted." Those which are described in subdivision (2) shall have the following words added to the wrapper or envelope: "stapled duplicate ballots not counted."

Source: 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 6 SDR 25, effective September 24, 1979.

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 12-20-2 , 12-20-20.