Rhode Island § 17-20-12 - Mail Ballots
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§ 17-20-12. Mail Ballots
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-12
§ 17-20-12. Secretary of state to furnish forms and supplies.
All mail ballots, application forms, certified envelopes for enclosing ballots, any other envelopes that may be necessary, and instructions as to voting, use of ballots, and affidavits, shall be furnished and supplied by the secretary of state for use in mailing application forms, ballots, and other supplies to mail voters to carry out the provisions of this chapter, but each local board shall print or stamp upon the application form and upon the return envelope the address of the local board. The secretary of state is authorized to interpret and apply the provisions of this chapter in a manner that effects the legislative intention set forth in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 258, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 17-20-12
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 17-20-12 cover?
Section 17-20-12 ("Mail Ballots") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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