Section 46 - Display of ballot boxes

(1) At the hour fixed for opening of the poll before the commencement of accreditation and voting, the Presiding Officer shall open the empty ballot box or present the voting device and show same to such persons as may lawfully be present at the polling unit and shall then close and seal the box in such manner as to prevent its being opened by any unauthorised person.

(2) The ballot box shall then be placed in full view of all present and be so maintained until the close of poll.