(1) A ballot paper shall be invalid if

a) it bears no official stamp;

b) it contains more votes than specified by law; or

c) it contains no valid vote.

(2) A vote shall be invalid if

a) it was cast in a manner other than that specified in section 186 (2),

b)it was cast for a drop-out candidate or eliminated list.

(3) Additional invalid votes within the meaning of paragraph (2), or any comments, such as changing the order of candidates and lists, crossing out the name of a candidate or a list, or adding a name or a list, on a ballot paper shall not affect the validity of a vote that otherwise meets all requirements.