Assessment of Validity of Ballot Papers

(1) If the envelope contains several ballot papers, all the ballot papers are invalid. The ballot papers, which are not in the prescribed form, and the ballot papers of political parties or coalition pursuant to Article 85 (8) are also invalid.

(2) If the voter designated preferential votes in the ballot paper for more than two candidates, the ballot paper shall be counted in favour of the political party or coalition, however, the preferential votes shall not be taken into account.