Cal. Elec. Code § 14431 : CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE — ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES — CLOSING OF THE POLLS — RETURN OF SUPPLIES TO THE CLERK — Enclosure and sealing of ballots in packages TEXT PDF The precinct board shall enclose and seal in one or more packages, as determined by the elections official, all voted, spoiled, canceled, or unused ballots. Ca. Elec. Code § 14431 Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1999.