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RSA 40:4-a · Secret Ballot
40:4-a Secret Ballot. –
Copy link(a) At any meeting of a town with a population of more than 500, 5 voters who are present may make a request in writing prior to a vote by voice vote or division vote that the vote be taken by secret written ballot. Upon receiving such a request, the moderator shall conduct the vote by secret "yes-no" ballot.
Copy linkNotwithstanding any other provision of law, on the request of 5 voters who are present, the moderator shall conduct a recount on any vote taken by secret written ballot under subparagraph (a). The recount shall take place immediately following public announcement of the vote taken providing that the vote margin is not more than 10 percent of the total vote cast. There shall be no fee required for a recount under this section.
Copy linkAt any meeting of a town of a population 500 or less, 3 voters who are present may request secret balloting or recounting as provided in paragraph I. Source. 1971, 524:1. 1994, 71:1, eff. July 5, 1994. 2006, 117:1, eff. July 9, 2006.
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Source. 1971, 524:1. 1994, 71:1, eff. July 5, 1994. 2006, 117:1, eff. July 9, 2006.
Source history
- 1971, 524:1
- 1994, 71:1, eff. July 5, 1994
- 2006, 117:1, eff. July 9, 2006
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suant to RSA 194-F. Any referendum held pursuant to this section shall be held, to whatever extent possible, using the same or similar procedures and methods of adoption as under RSA 40. II. Upon a vote of yes, residents eligible for education freedom account vouchers under RSA 194-F shall be permitted to receive such vouchers. III. Upon a vote of no, no resident who would otherwise be eligible