(1) Once the inspection period has begun, the inclusion or removal of persons and other  amendments to the electoral register are only permissible on the grounds of an objection  filed in time. This does not affect section 16 subsections (2) to (5), section 18 subsection (3), third sentence, subsection (5a), fifth sentence, subsection (6), fourth sentence, and section 30.

(2) If the electoral register is evidently incorrect or incomplete, the municipal authority may also correct the deficiency ex officio. This does not apply to deficiencies which are the  subject of objection proceedings. Section 22 subsections (3) to (5) apply accordingly. The  deadlines stipulated for service of the decision (section 22 subsection (4), first sentence)  and for a decision on the appeal (section 22 subsection (5), fourth sentence) only apply if  the deficiencies which the municipal authority may correct ex officio become evident prior  to the twelfth day before the election.

(3) All amendments made after the beginning of the inspection period must be  explained in the column for "Remarks", and dated and signed by the executing official; in  an automated process, the signature is replaced by a reference to the responsible official.

(4) After closure of the electoral register, no further amendments may be made with the  exception of those provided for in subsection (2) and in section 53 subsection (2).