transportation, or protection Sec. 6. Without the filing of a petition under IC 3-12-11, the state recount commission may impound, take possession of, transport, or otherwise protect any election records or equipment that the commission determines may be the subject of: (1) a recount proceeding; or (2) a contest proceeding conducted by the state recount commission under IC 3-12-11. As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.391; P.L.10-1988, SEC.164.