§ 17-1-7. Uniform deadlines.
Notwithstanding any other time specified for the filing of any paper or the doing of any act pursuant to this title, a uniform deadline of 4:00 p.m. is established; provided, that applications for emergency mail ballots must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to an election or primary. If any filing deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the deadline shall be construed to fall on the next subsequent business day; provided, that this does not apply to registration to vote thirty (30) days prior to an election or primary.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 202, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 167, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-1 - General Provisions
Section 17-1-1. - Short title.
Section 17-1-2. - Definitions.
Section 17-1-2.1. - Signature identification.
Section 17-1-3. - Eligibility to vote.
Section 17-1-3.1. - Residence for voting purposes.
Section 17-1-3.2 - — 17-1-4. Repealed.
Section 17-1-5. - Effect of special statutes.
Section 17-1-5.1. - Municipal and state employees holding elective public office.
Section 17-1-6. - Scope of title.
Section 17-1-7. - Uniform deadlines.
Section 17-1-7.1. - Filings to be originals.
Section 17-1-8. - Severability.
Section 17-1-10. - Lincoln town officials — Inauguration date.