Section R. 168.783 - Hanging chadsRule 13.
(1) A ballot card with a hanging chad shall be processed by not less than 2 election inspectors of differing political party preference.(2) A ballot card with a hanging chad shall be processed as follows:(a) When a chad is found attached to the card by 1 or 2 corners, the chad shall be removed by the inspector and the ballot card placed with the other ballot cards to be tabulated.(b) When a chad is found attached to the card by 3 corners, the number not punched shall be circled on the original card. The original ballot card shall then be placed in the envelope for "ORIGINAL BALLOT CARDS FOR WHICH DUPLICATES HAVE BEEN MADE FOR ANY REASON" and the duplicated ballot card, if made, placed with the other ballot cards to be tabulated. A chad hanging by 3 corners may be covered with a piece of correction tape instead of being duplicated. The original ballot card, after being corrected, shall be placed with the other ballot cards to be tabulated.Mich. Admin. Code R. 168.783