Section 70, The Public Elections Act, 2022

(1) A ballot box shall be constructed in a manner that theballot papers can be put in by a voter but cannot be withdrawn by him. (2) The Presiding Officer at a polling station shall cause to be placed at that polling station, ballot boxes in which shall be deposited the ballot papers of the voters. (3) The Presiding Officer at a polling station shall, immediately before the commencement of voting - (a) show each ballot box to observers and any other persons lawfully present so that they may confirm that the ballot box is empty; (b) in the presence of observers and any other persons lawfully present, close and place distinctive seals upon each ballot box in such a manner to prevent the ballot box from being opened without breaking the seal; and (c) keep the ballot boxes closed and sealed until voting is completed and counting is about to commence. (4) The Presiding Officer shall place the ballot boxes, in full view of the Polling Assistants, Polling Agents, observers and any other person authorised to be present in the polling station throughout the voting time.