Alabama § 2-8-197 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 2-8-197 — Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-8-197. Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
The arrangements for and the management of any referendum conducted hereunder shall be under the direction of the commission certified by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries to conduct same, and such commission shall furnish all necessary ballots and arrange for the necessary poll holders. All expense and costs necessary to conduct such a referendum shall be borne by such commission.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 2-8-197 cover?
Section 2-8-197 ("Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.") 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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