16-428. Machine to remain sealed after election

1. The voting machine shall remain locked against voting for the period of fifteen days and as much longer as may be necessary or advisable because of an existing or threatened contest of the result of the election, except as provided in this chapter for a retally of the vote, and except that it may be opened and all data and figures therein examined upon order of the court.

2. If the voting machine or machines are equipped with a device or devices for printing, embossing or photographing the count as shown on the candidate and amendment counters, the provisions of subsection A shall not apply.

WARNING - The above text was curent June 2003, but may be outdated now.