After the period for requesting and conducting recounts is passed, the town or city clerk may clear the voting machines. In the event that another election is to take place within the period the machines are impounded for recounts, the town or city clerk may, upon notice to the secretary of state, clear the machine within 10 days prior to said next election.
N.H. Admin. Code § Bal 607.02
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