Rhode Island General Laws 42-8-9. Election forms
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The secretary of state shall, at least ten (10) days previous to the day of election of general officers, senator and representatives in congress, or electors of president and vice-president of the United States, furnish each town or ward clerk with printed forms of returns, certificates and directions, together with any advice he or she may deem necessary to secure proper returns.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 16, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 22, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 21, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 9, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 42-8-9.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-8-9
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8