§ 17-22-1 Commencement and continuance of tabulations
§ 17-22-2 Public sessions for counting – Persons permitted within railed space
§ 17-22-3 Deputy sheriffs attending sessions – Disturbance of proceedings
§ 17-22-4 Investigation of returns of local boards
§ 17-22-5 Certificates of election – Statement to secretary of state
§ 17-22-5.1 Investigation by board of elections prior to certification
§ 17-22-5.2 Certificates of local elections – Statement to secretary of state
§ 17-22-6 Certification of results to governor and secretary of state – Failure to elect to general assembly
§ 17-22-7 Books of record of votes – Contents
§ 17-22-8 Lists of absentee voters
§ 17-22-9 Oath of members and assistants – Penalty for violations
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-22 - Tabulation and Certification of Returns by State Board

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