Alabama § 11-42-43 - Ordering of Election.

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§ 11-42-43. Ordering of Election.

Within 10 days of the date of the filing of such certified copy of resolution with plat or map attached, the judge of probate must make and enter an order upon the minutes of said court directing and ordering an election to be held by the qualified electors residing within the territory described in such plat or map not less than 20 days nor more than 40 days from the date of the making of the order.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 11-42-43 ("Ordering of Election.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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