# The Scottish Local Government Elections Order 2011, Paragraph 45: Decisions on ballot papers


The decision of the returning officer, whether express or implied, on any question arising in respect of a ballot paper, the exclusion of a candidate or the transfer of votes shall be final, but shall be subject to review on an election petition.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2011/9780111014639/schedule/1/paragraph/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-local-government-elections-order-2011/schedule-1/paragraph-45
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