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2016 Mississippi Code
Title 23 - Elections
Chapter 15 - Mississippi Election Code
Article 1 - In General
§ 23-15-3. Definition of "ballot box."

MS Code § 23-15-3 (2016) What's This?

For purposes of this chapter, the term "ballot box" includes any ballot bag or container of a type that has been approved for use in elections by the Secretary of State. Such ballot bags or containers may be used for any purpose for which a ballot box may be used under the provisions of law regulating elections in Mississippi or any other purpose authorized by the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall approve a ballot bag to be used as provided in this section by December 31, 2007. Any changes to the ballot bag by the Secretary of State after December 31, 2007, shall be approved by the Legislature.

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