Sec. 847.
The secretary of state may authorize the release of all ballots, ballot boxes, voting machines, and equipment after 30 days following certification of an election by the board of state canvassers in a precinct other than a precinct in which 1 or more of the following occur:
(a) A petition for recount has been filed with the board of state canvassers.
(b) A petition has been filed pursuant to section 879.
(c) A court of competent jurisdiction has issued an order restraining interference with ballots, ballot boxes, voting machines, and equipment.
History: Add. 1973, Act 157, Imd. Eff. Dec. 6, 1973 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 271, Eff. Aug. 15, 2012 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-XXXI - Chapter XXXI the State Canvass (168.841...168.848)
Section 168.841 - Board of State Canvassers; Duties.
Section 168.846 - Board of State Canvassers; Tie Vote, Certification to Legislature, Determination.
Section 168.847 - Release of Ballots, Ballot Boxes, Voting Machines, and Equipment.
Section 168.848 - Postelection Statement; Violation as Misdemeanor; False Statement as Perjury.