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Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
348BBallot-papers placed in incorrect ballot-box
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#### 348B Ballot-papers placed in incorrect ballot-box
348B Ballot-papers placed in incorrect ballot-box
> > (1) This section applies if, during the initial scrutiny of ballot-papers and counting of votes under section 348A, at a polling place appointed for 2 or more areas or 2 or more wards, the polling place manager is satisfied—
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> > > (a) a ballot-paper was deposited in a ballot-box for the wrong area or ward for the ballot-paper, and
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> > > (b) the area or ward to which the ballot-paper relates is an area or ward appointed for the polling place.
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> > (2) An election official may arrange for the ballot-paper to be included in the scrutiny for the correct area or ward.