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Paragraph 46 Recount

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

A candidate or a counting agent may require the returning officer to conduct a recount or further recount but only if the candidate or counting agent was present at the completion of the count or the previous recount.

(2)

The returning officer may refuse to conduct a recount or further recount if the officer considers the request to conduct it is unreasonable.

(3)

The candidates and counting agents present at the completion of the count or a recount must be given a reasonable opportunity to exercise the right to require a recount or further recount before any further steps are taken by the returning officer.