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Paragraph 38 Notice of opening of preliminary ballot boxes and ballot paper envelopes

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

(1)

The counting officer shall give to each referendum agent not less than 48 hours' notice in writing of each occasion on which a preliminary ballot box and the envelopes contained in it is to be opened.

(2)

Such a notice shall specify—

(a)

the time and place at which such an opening is to take place, and

(b)

the number of receipt agents a referendum agent may appoint under rule 37(1) to attend each opening.