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Utah Code § 11-14-202

The governing body must give election notice and, in some bond elections, mail a voter information pamphlet or notice on a set schedule. The election officer may change or add polling places, but…

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Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)

shall include, in the following order: the date of the election; the hours during which the polls will be open; the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's

Section 11-14-202(4)(a)

Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(ii)

a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer;

Section 11-14-202(5)(b)(ii)

Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(i)

to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website;

Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(i)

Subsection 11-14-202(9)

A local school board must comply with the voter information pamphlet requirements in Section 53G-4-603.

Section 11-14-202(9)

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Part 11-14-2

part 11-14-2 Bond Elections

§ 11-14-202Notice of election -- Voter information pamphlet option -- Changing or designating additional precinct polling places.Provision

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The governing body must give election notice and, in some bond elections, mail a voter information pamphlet or notice on a set schedule. The election officer may change or add polling places, but must give prompt public notice of any change.

Notice of election -- Voter information pamphlet option -- Changing or designating additional precinct polling places. The governing body shall provide notice of the election for the local political subdivision for at least three weeks before the day of the election, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 . When the debt service on the bonds to be issued will increase the property tax imposed upon the average value of a residence by an amount that is greater than or equal to $15 per year, the governing body shall prepare and mail either a voter information pamphlet or a notification described in Subsection (8) : at least 15 days, but not more than 45 days, before the bond election; to each household containing a registered voter who is eligible to vote on the bonds; and that includes the information required by Subsections (4) and (5) . The election officer may change the location of, or establish an additional: voting precinct polling place, in accordance with Subsection (6) ; early voting polling place, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-603(2) ; or election day voting center, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-703(2) . The notice described in Subsection (1) and the voter information pamphlet described in Subsection (2) : shall include, in the following order: the date of the election; the hours during which the polls will be open; the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's website, with a statement indicating that the election officer will post on the website the location of each polling place for each voting precinct, each early voting polling place, and each election day voting center, including any changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place; a phone number that a voter may call to obtain information regarding the location of a polling place; and the title and text of the ballot proposition, including the property tax cost of the bond described in Subsection 11-14-206(2)(a) ; and may include the location of each polling place. The voter information pamphlet required by this section shall include: the information required under Subsection (4) ; and an explanation of the property tax impact, if any, of the issuance of the bonds, which may be based on information the governing body determines to be useful, including: expected debt service on the bonds to be issued; a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer; funds other than property taxes available to pay debt service on general obligation bonds; timing of expenditures of bond proceeds; property values; and any additional information that the governing body determines may be useful to explain the property tax impact of issuance of the bonds. Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , the election officer may, after the deadlines described in Subsections (1) and (2) : if necessary, change the location of a voting precinct polling place; or if the election officer determines that the number of voting precinct polling places is insufficient due to the number of registered voters who are voting, designate additional voting precinct polling places. Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , if an election officer changes the location of a voting precinct polling place or designates an additional voting precinct polling place, the election officer shall, as soon as is reasonably possible, give notice of the dates, times, and location of a changed voting precinct polling place or an additional voting precinct polling place: to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website; by posting the information on the website of the election officer, if available; and by posting notice: of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place. The governing body shall pay the costs associated with the notice required by this section. The governing body may mail a notice printed on a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form that a person may use to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail. The notice described in Subsection (8)(a) shall include: the website upon which the voter information pamphlet is available; and the phone number a voter may call to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail. A local school board shall comply with the voter information pamphlet requirements described in Section 53G-4-603 .
Section 11-14-202Verify source
§ 11-14-202(1)Subsection 11-14-202(1)Provision

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The governing body must give election notice for the local political subdivision at least three weeks before the election.

The governing body shall provide notice of the election for the local political subdivision for at least three weeks before the day of the election, as a class A notice under Section 63G-30-102 .
Section 11-14-202(1)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(2)Subsection 11-14-202(2)Provision

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If the bonds will increase the average residence property tax by $15 or more per year, the governing body must mail a voter information pamphlet or a notice to affected households before the bond election.

When the debt service on the bonds to be issued will increase the property tax imposed upon the average value of a residence by an amount that is greater than or equal to $15 per year, the governing body shall prepare and mail either a voter information pamphlet or a notification described in Subsection (8) : at least 15 days, but not more than 45 days, before the bond election; to each household containing a registered voter who is eligible to vote on the bonds; and that includes the information required by Subsections (4) and (5) .
Section 11-14-202(2)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(2)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(2)(a)Provision

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Timing window: at least 15 days and no more than 45 days before the bond election.

at least 15 days, but not more than 45 days, before the bond election;
Section 11-14-202(2)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(2)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(2)(b)Provision

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to each household containing a registered voter who is eligible to vote on the bonds; and

to each household containing a registered voter who is eligible to vote on the bonds; and
Section 11-14-202(2)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(2)(c)Subsection 11-14-202(2)(c)Provision

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that includes the information required by Subsections (4) and (5) .

that includes the information required by Subsections (4) and (5) .
Section 11-14-202(2)(c)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(3)Subsection 11-14-202(3)Provision

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The election officer may change the location of, or establish an additional, voting precinct polling place, early voting polling place, or election day voting center, subject to the listed subsections.

The election officer may change the location of, or establish an additional: voting precinct polling place, in accordance with Subsection (6) ; early voting polling place, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-603(2) ; or election day voting center, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-703(2) .
Section 11-14-202(3)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(3)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(3)(a)Provision

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voting precinct polling place, in accordance with Subsection (6) ;

voting precinct polling place, in accordance with Subsection (6) ;
Section 11-14-202(3)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(3)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(3)(b)Provision

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early voting polling place, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-603(2) ; or

early voting polling place, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-603(2) ; or
Section 11-14-202(3)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(3)(c)Subsection 11-14-202(3)(c)Provision

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election day voting center, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-703(2) .

election day voting center, in accordance with Subsection 20A-3a-703(2) .
Section 11-14-202(3)(c)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)Subsection 11-14-202(4)Provision

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The notice and voter information pamphlet must include specified election and ballot information, and may also include each polling place location.

The notice described in Subsection (1) and the voter information pamphlet described in Subsection (2) : shall include, in the following order: the date of the election; the hours during which the polls will be open; the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's website, with a statement indicating that the election officer will post on the website the location of each polling place for each voting precinct, each early voting polling place, and each election day voting center, including any changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place; a phone number that a voter may call to obtain information regarding the location of a polling place; and the title and text of the ballot proposition, including the property tax cost of the bond described in Subsection 11-14-206(2)(a) ; and may include the location of each polling place.
Section 11-14-202(4)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)Provision

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shall include, in the following order: the date of the election; the hours during which the polls will be open; the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's

shall include, in the following order: the date of the election; the hours during which the polls will be open; the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's website, with a statement indicating that the election officer will post on the website the location of each polling place for each voting precinct, each early voting polling place, and each election day voting center, including any changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place; a phone number that a voter may call to obtain information regarding the location of a polling place; and the title and text of the ballot proposition, including the property tax cost of the bond described in Subsection 11-14-206(2)(a) ; and
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)(i)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)(i)Provision

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the date of the election;

the date of the election;
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)(i)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)(ii)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)(ii)Provision

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the hours during which the polls will be open;

the hours during which the polls will be open;
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)(iii)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)(iii)Provision

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the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's website, with a statement indicating that the election officer will post on the website the location of each polling

the address of the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website and, if available, the address of the election officer's website, with a statement indicating that the election officer will post on the website the location of each polling place for each voting precinct, each early voting polling place, and each election day voting center, including any changes to the location of a polling place and the location of an additional polling place;
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)(iii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)(iv)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)(iv)Provision

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A voter may call a phone number to get information about where a polling place is located.

a phone number that a voter may call to obtain information regarding the location of a polling place; and
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)(iv)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(a)(v)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(a)(v)Provision

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the title and text of the ballot proposition, including the property tax cost of the bond described in Subsection 11-14-206(2)(a) ; and

the title and text of the ballot proposition, including the property tax cost of the bond described in Subsection 11-14-206(2)(a) ; and
Section 11-14-202(4)(a)(v)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(4)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(4)(b)Provision

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A document or notice may include the location of each polling place.

may include the location of each polling place.
Section 11-14-202(4)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)Subsection 11-14-202(5)Provision

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The voter information pamphlet must include the information required by Subsection (4) and an explanation of any property tax impact from issuing the bonds.

The voter information pamphlet required by this section shall include: the information required under Subsection (4) ; and an explanation of the property tax impact, if any, of the issuance of the bonds, which may be based on information the governing body determines to be useful, including: expected debt service on the bonds to be issued; a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer; funds other than property taxes available to pay debt service on general obligation bonds; timing of expenditures of bond proceeds; property values; and any additional information that the governing body determines may be useful to explain the property tax impact of issuance of the bonds.
Section 11-14-202(5)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(a)Provision

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the information required under Subsection (4) ; and

the information required under Subsection (4) ; and
Section 11-14-202(5)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)Provision

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The explanation of the property tax impact of issuing the bonds may use information the governing body finds useful.

an explanation of the property tax impact, if any, of the issuance of the bonds, which may be based on information the governing body determines to be useful, including: expected debt service on the bonds to be issued; a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer; funds other than property taxes available to pay debt service on general obligation bonds; timing of expenditures of bond proceeds; property values; and any additional information that the governing body determines may be useful to explain the property tax impact of issuance of the bonds.
Section 11-14-202(5)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(i)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(i)Provision

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expected debt service on the bonds to be issued;

expected debt service on the bonds to be issued;
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§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(ii)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(ii)Provision

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a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer;

a description of the purpose, remaining principal balance, and maturity date of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the issuer;
Section 11-14-202(5)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(iii)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(iii)Provision

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funds other than property taxes available to pay debt service on general obligation bonds;

funds other than property taxes available to pay debt service on general obligation bonds;
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§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(iv)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(iv)Provision

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This subsection addresses the timing of expenditures of bond proceeds.

timing of expenditures of bond proceeds;
Section 11-14-202(5)(b)(iv)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(v)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(v)Provision

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property values; and

property values; and
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§ 11-14-202(5)(b)(vi)Subsection 11-14-202(5)(b)(vi)Provision

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The governing body may include extra information it thinks is useful to explain the property tax impact of issuing the bonds.

any additional information that the governing body determines may be useful to explain the property tax impact of issuance of the bonds.
Section 11-14-202(5)(b)(vi)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)Subsection 11-14-202(6)Provision

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An election officer may change a voting precinct polling place or add polling places in limited circumstances, and must give notice as soon as reasonably possible after doing so.

Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , the election officer may, after the deadlines described in Subsections (1) and (2) : if necessary, change the location of a voting precinct polling place; or if the election officer determines that the number of voting precinct polling places is insufficient due to the number of registered voters who are voting, designate additional voting precinct polling places. Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , if an election officer changes the location of a voting precinct polling place or designates an additional voting precinct polling place, the election officer shall, as soon as is reasonably possible, give notice of the dates, times, and location of a changed voting precinct polling place or an additional voting precinct polling place: to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website; by posting the information on the website of the election officer, if available; and by posting notice: of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.
Section 11-14-202(6)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(a)Provision

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The election officer may, after certain deadlines and except as provided in Section 20A-1-308, change a polling place location or designate additional polling places when needed.

Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , the election officer may, after the deadlines described in Subsections (1) and (2) : if necessary, change the location of a voting precinct polling place; or if the election officer determines that the number of voting precinct polling places is insufficient due to the number of registered voters who are voting, designate additional voting precinct polling places.
Section 11-14-202(6)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(a)(i)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(a)(i)Provision

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if necessary, change the location of a voting precinct polling place; or

if necessary, change the location of a voting precinct polling place; or
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§ 11-14-202(6)(a)(ii)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(a)(ii)Provision

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If the election officer finds that voting precinct polling places are insufficient because of the number of registered voters who are voting, the election officer may designate additional polling places.

if the election officer determines that the number of voting precinct polling places is insufficient due to the number of registered voters who are voting, designate additional voting precinct polling places.
Section 11-14-202(6)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)Provision

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If an election officer changes a precinct polling place or adds one, the officer must give notice of the change or addition as soon as reasonably possible.

Except as provided in Section 20A-1-308 , if an election officer changes the location of a voting precinct polling place or designates an additional voting precinct polling place, the election officer shall, as soon as is reasonably possible, give notice of the dates, times, and location of a changed voting precinct polling place or an additional voting precinct polling place: to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website; by posting the information on the website of the election officer, if available; and by posting notice: of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)(i)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(i)Provision

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to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website;

to the lieutenant governor, for posting on the Statewide Electronic Voter Information Website;
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)(ii)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(ii)Provision

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by posting the information on the website of the election officer, if available; and

by posting the information on the website of the election officer, if available; and
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)Provision

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by posting notice: of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.

by posting notice: of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(A)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(A)Provision

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of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and

of a change in the location of a voting precinct polling place, at the new location and, if possible, the old location; and
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(A)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(B)Subsection 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(B)Provision

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of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.

of an additional voting precinct polling place, at the additional voting precinct polling place.
Section 11-14-202(6)(b)(iii)(B)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(7)Subsection 11-14-202(7)Provision

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The governing body must pay the costs associated with the notice required by this section.

The governing body shall pay the costs associated with the notice required by this section.
Section 11-14-202(7)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(8)Subsection 11-14-202(8)Provision

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The governing body may mail a prepaid, preaddressed return form notice for requesting a voter information pamphlet by mail.

The governing body may mail a notice printed on a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form that a person may use to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail. The notice described in Subsection (8)(a) shall include: the website upon which the voter information pamphlet is available; and the phone number a voter may call to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail.
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§ 11-14-202(8)(a)Subsection 11-14-202(8)(a)Provision

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The governing body may mail a notice on a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form.

The governing body may mail a notice printed on a postage prepaid, preaddressed return form that a person may use to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail.
Section 11-14-202(8)(a)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(8)(b)Subsection 11-14-202(8)(b)Provision

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A notice under Subsection (8)(a) must include the pamphlet website and a phone number for mail delivery requests.

The notice described in Subsection (8)(a) shall include: the website upon which the voter information pamphlet is available; and the phone number a voter may call to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail.
Section 11-14-202(8)(b)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(8)(b)(i)Subsection 11-14-202(8)(b)(i)Provision

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the website upon which the voter information pamphlet is available; and

the website upon which the voter information pamphlet is available; and
Section 11-14-202(8)(b)(i)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(8)(b)(ii)Subsection 11-14-202(8)(b)(ii)Provision

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A voter may call the listed phone number to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail.

the phone number a voter may call to request delivery of a voter information pamphlet by mail.
Section 11-14-202(8)(b)(ii)Verify source
§ 11-14-202(9)Subsection 11-14-202(9)Provision

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A local school board must comply with the voter information pamphlet requirements in Section 53G-4-603.

A local school board shall comply with the voter information pamphlet requirements described in Section 53G-4-603 .
Section 11-14-202(9)Verify source

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