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Those persons desiring to vote in favor of issuance of the licenses shall vote “Yes” and those persons opposed to issuance of the licenses shall vote “No.” If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are in favor of issuance of the licenses, then the licenses may be issued in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection; otherwise, the licenses may not be issued. The question of the issuance of the licenses may not again be submitted to the voters of the precinct within 24 months immediately following the month in which such election was held. The county election superintendent shall hold and conduct the election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. He or she shall canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of any such elections shall be borne by the county wherein the election was held.
“[ ] YES Shall the issuance of licenses to sell distilled spirits by the drink to certain [ ] NO residential community development dis- tricts be approved?’’
History. Code 1981, § 3-12-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 486, § 2.