For optical and digital scan ballots in which voter intent was not previously determined, the validity of the vote will be determined according to the statewide standards on determining voter intent manual required by WAC 434-261-086.
The county canvassing board must make the final determination of voter intent on ballots referred to the county canvassing board not addressed by the statewide standards on determining voter intent.
Wash. Admin. Code § 434-264-080
Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 07-12-032, § 434-264-080, filed 5/30/07, effective 6/30/07.