Rhode Island § 17-8-9 § 17-8-9. Local boards open on election day.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-8-9 — § 17-8-9. Local boards open on election day.

Rhode Island § 17-8-9

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-8Local Canvassing Authorities

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-9 (2026).

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§ 17-8-9. Local boards open on election day.
In addition to duties as otherwise fixed by law, it shall be the duty of the local
            board to keep open on all election days, from the hour fixed for the opening of the
            polls until the hour fixed for the closing of the polls, and to remain in session
            during the hours at a regular place of meeting of the board, council, or other body.
         

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§ 17-8-9. Local boards open on election day.

In addition to duties as otherwise fixed by law, it shall be the duty of the local board to keep open on all election days, from the hour fixed for the opening of the polls until the hour fixed for the closing of the polls, and to remain in session during the hours at a regular place of meeting of the board, council, or other body.

Legislative History

P.L. 1935, ch. 2192, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 313, § 24; impl. am. P.L. 1951 (s.s.), ch. 2870, §§ 8, 10; G.L. 1956, § 17-10-32; G.L. 1956, § 17-8-9; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.