# The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003, Paragraph 39: Sealing of ballot boxes


At an Assembly election, immediately before the commencement of the poll, the presiding officer shall—
(a) show each ballot box proposed to be used for the purposes of the poll empty to such persons, if any, as are present in the polling station, so that they may see that each box is empty,
(b) place his seal on it in such a manner as to prevent it being opened without breaking the seal,
(c) place each box in his view for the receipt of ballot papers, and
(d) keep it so sealed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/284/schedule/5/paragraph/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-assembly-for-wales-representation-of-the-people-order-2003/schedule-5/paragraph-39
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