Arkansas § 7-5-209 - Ballots — Correction of errors.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-209 — Ballots — Correction of errors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-209. Ballots — Correction of errors.
Whenever it shall appear by affidavit that an error or omission has occurred in the publication of the names or description of candidates nominated for office or in the preparation of ballots, the county board of election commissioners shall in a public meeting announce the error or omission and immediately correct the error or omission or show cause why the correction should not be done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-5-209
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-209 cover?
Section 7-5-209 ("Ballots — Correction of errors.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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