Montana § 13-16-417 - Sealing Ballots
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 13-16-417 — Sealing Ballots, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-16-417. Sealing Ballots
Sealing ballots. (1) When a recount of paper ballots is finished, each ballot must again be sealed in the same package or envelope in the presence of the election administrator and the appropriate county or school recount board and must be delivered to the election administrator for custody. (2) All other materials used in the recount that are required to be sealed must be resealed in the same manner and delivered to the election administrator for custody.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 13-16-417
What does Montana Code Annotated § 13-16-417 cover?
Section 13-16-417 ("Sealing Ballots") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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