25-3003. Stringing or other preservation of ballots. (a) After the vote upon a ballot has been announced, the ballot shall be preserved according to one of the following methods:
(1) String the ballots closely upon a flexible wire or cord and unite or tie securely the ends of such wire or cord.
(2) Fasten the ballots that are counted in metal clamps or fasteners of a type which has had the prior approval of the secretary of state.
(3) The secretary of state may prescribe any other system of preserving ballots so long as such system will maintain the ballots in good condition and secure.
(b) Ballots marked "blank," "void" or "objected to" shall not be strung or fastened with other ballots.
History: L. 1968, ch. 406, ยง 32; April 30.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 30 - Original Canvass Of Elections
25-3001 Reading, counting and recording votes; entries and totals on tally sheets.
25-3002 Rules for canvassers; validity of ballots or parts thereof.
25-3003 Stringing or other preservation of ballots.
25-3004 Exhibition of ballots to authorized poll agent during original canvass.
25-3006 Abstracts of original canvass; alternative procedures for voting machines.
25-3007 Return of election materials by supervising judge.
25-3008 Packing and separation of ballots and materials; appointment of write-in board, when.