Wash. Admin. Code § 434-261-120
Whenever counting center personnel has a question about the validity of a ballot or the votes contained on the ballot that they are unable to resolve, the ballot shall be forwarded to the canvassing board for review. The facts giving rise to the question of validity must be noted.
Ballots being held for determination of validity or voter's intent shall be provided the same security as regular voted ballots and shall be kept in a secure area when not being processed.
Wash. Admin. Code § 434-261-120
Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611, 29A.04.620, and 29A.04.630. 11-24-064, § 434-261-120, filed 12/6/11, effective 1/6/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 06-23-094, § 434-261-120, filed 11/15/06, effective 12/16/06; 05-17-145, § 434-261-120, filed 8/19/05, effective 9/19/05.