721—21.351 (53) Receiving absentee ballots. The commissioner shall carefully account for and protect all absentee ballots returned to the office.
	 21.351(1) Note receipt. The commissioner shall write or file-stamp on the return carrier envelope the date that the ballot arrived in the commissioner’s office. The commissioner shall also record receipt of the ballot in I-Voters.
	 21.351(2) Temporary storage. If necessary, the commissioner shall immediately put the ballot into a secure container, such as a locked ballot box, until the ballots can be moved to the secure storage area.
	 21.351(3) Secure area. The commissioner shall deliver the ballots to a secure area where returned absentee ballots will be reviewed for deficiencies.