348BBallot-papers placed in incorrect ballot-box

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—

(a) a ballot-paper was deposited in a ballot-box for the wrong area or ward for the ballot-paper, and

(b) the area or ward to which the ballot-paper relates is an area or ward appointed for the polling place.

(2) An election official may arrange for the ballot-paper to be included in the scrutiny for the correct area or ward.