At the election thus held, those voters who are in favor of the subscription shall put upon their tickets the words, “For subscription,” and those opposed, “No subscription”; provided, that in cities and towns where the Australian or Dortch ballot law applies, the ticket or ballot used in such election shall conform as near as may be to the style of the ballot prescribed by law. Such ballot shall be deemed legally sufficient if it has plainly printed thereon substantially the following: “Shall (name of county, city, or town) subscribe $ to the capital stock of the (name of railroad company) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the application of (name of railroad company) submitted to the (name of county, city, or town), on day of 20 ,” followed by the words “Yes” and “No” so that voters can intelligently vote their choices by making a cross mark (X) after the word “Yes” or “No.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 7 - Subscription to Railroad Stock by Counties and Municipalities
§ 65-7-101. Power of Locality to Become Stockholder
§ 65-7-102. Right to Subscribe to Stock
§ 65-7-104. Record of Application, Plan, and Amount — Ordering of Election
§ 65-7-105. County Election on Question — Order by Legislative Body
§ 65-7-106. City or Town Election on Question — Order by Governing Body
§ 65-7-107. Notice of Election
§ 65-7-108. Conduct of Election — Certificate of Result — Validity
§ 65-7-109. Election — Style of Ballot
§ 65-7-110. Action on Return of Commission
§ 65-7-112. Subscriptions — Time of Payment
§ 65-7-113. Bond Issue for Payment