# The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007, Rule 42: Equality of votes

Extent: E+W

Where, after the counting of the votes (including any re-count) is completed, an equality of votes is found to exist between the answers the counting officer must forthwith decide the referendum by lot.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2089/schedule/5/rule/42 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-conduct-of-referendums-england-regulations-2007/schedule-5/rule-42
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