Sec. 666.
At each federal, state, district, or county primary or election, the secretary of state shall furnish to each county clerk at state expense the following items:
(a) Before each primary, general, or special election at which state, district, or county officers are to be nominated or elected, a supply of self-sealing metal seals adapted and suitable for sealing the ballot boxes used at the election. The metal seals shall have the words "State of Michigan" and serial numbers stamped on them. The secretary of state shall provide a sufficient number of metal seals for each voting precinct within the county at least 30 days before an election.
(b) A substantial supply of red gummed paper seals for use of the precinct boards of election inspectors in sealing the package of ballots and the envelopes containing the tally sheets or poll books and the statement of returns. Each seal shall have inscribed on it the words "Election Seal--State of Michigan" and the date of the primary or election at which it is to be used. A space shall also be provided on the seal in which 2 members of the board of election inspectors shall write their initials after the seal has been applied.
(c) Suitable blank forms for use by the county boards of canvassers in making returns of the canvass required by this act. Each county board of canvassers shall use the forms furnished by the secretary of state in making returns of the canvass.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 96, Imd. Eff. May 7, 2004 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)
Section 168.663 - Polling Places; Erection of Barriers.
Section 168.664 - Polling Places; Booths or Temporary Rooms, Specifications.
Section 168.666 - Metal Seals; Paper Seals; Blank Forms for Returns.
Section 168.666a - Sealing Devices for Ballot Boxes or Containers.
Section 168.667 - Election Supplies to Be Furnished at County Expense.
Section 168.668 - Delivery of Voter Registration List, Forms, and Other Supplies.
Section 168.668a - Voter Information Displays.
Section 168.669 - Items to Be Provided by City or Township Board of Election Commissioners.
Section 168.669a - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.670 - Local Primaries and Elections; Ballots, Forms, Stationery and Supplies.
Section 168.671 - Blank Forms for Returns; Seals.
Section 168.672 - Board of Inspectors of Elections; Presence in Precinct Polling Places.
Section 168.673a - Election Inspector; Submission of List of Interested Individuals.
Section 168.675 - Precinct Election Inspectors; Vacancies During Election.
Section 168.678 - Board of Election Inspectors; Authority.
Section 168.680 - Precinct Election Inspectors; Oath of Office.
Section 168.681 - Repealed. 1980, Act 188, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1980.
Section 168.682 - Election Officials; Compensation.
Section 168.683 - Election Inspectors; Instruction, Compensation, Vacancy.