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Paragraph 7 Notice of issue of postal ballot papers

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(1)

The constituency returning officer shall give each—

(a)

candidate in the case of a constituency election, or

(b)

individual candidate and election agent for a group of party list candidates, in the case of a regional election,

not less than 48 hours' notice in writing of the time and place at which he will issue postal ballot papers and of the number of agents such person may appoint under paragraph 5(2) to attend that issue.

(2)

Where any subsequent issue of postal ballot papers is made, the constituency returning officer shall notify in writing each person required to be notified under sub-paragraph (1) as soon as practicable of the time and place at which he will make such subsequent issue and of the number of agents such person may appoint under paragraph 5(2) to attend such issue.