# The Local Elections (Communities) (Wales) Rules 2021, Rule 48: Spoilt ballot papers

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where a voter has inadvertently dealt with their ballot paper in such a manner that it cannot conveniently be used as a ballot paper.
(2) The voter may obtain another ballot paper by—
(a) giving the ballot paper that was inadvertently dealt with (the “spoilt ballot paper”) to the presiding officer, and
(b) proving to the presiding officer’s satisfaction that it was dealt with inadvertently.
(3) Where the voter is given another ballot paper, the spoilt ballot paper must be cancelled immediately.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/1460/schedule/2/rule/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-communities-wales-rules-2021/schedule-2/rule-48
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