§ R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-38Custody of optical scan precinct count units pending return to storage.

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After the close of the polls, the local board shall resume custody of the voting equipment until the voting equipment is removed by the state board or its designee. The local board shall take all necessary measures to prevent the voting equipment from being opened, tampered with, injured, or damaged.

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