Delaware § 5501 - Purpose of chapter; scope.
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§ 5501. Purpose of chapter; scope.
It is the purpose and intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to provide those qualified electors of this State who are unable to appear at an election to cast their ballots at the polling place of their election district with the ability to cast a ballot to be counted in the total for the election district in which the elector is registered, in compliance with article V, § 4A, Delaware Constitution. This chapter shall govern general absentee voting procedures in all primary, general, and special elections conducted in this State; provided, however, that procedures unique to a specific election or election type may be set forth elsewhere in this title.
44 Del. Laws, c. 118, § 20; 47 Del. Laws, c. 316, § 4; 15 Del. C. 1953, § 5501; 49 Del. Laws, c. 278, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 148, § 122; 63 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5501
What does Delaware Code § 5501 cover?
Section 5501 ("Purpose of chapter; scope.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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