§ 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.
History of Section.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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-8 - Local Canvassing Authorities
Section 17-8-1. - Appointment of bipartisan authority.
Section 17-8-2. - Term and qualifications for office.
Section 17-8-3. - Compensation.
Section 17-8-4. - Oath of office of members.
Section 17-8-5. - Local boards — Powers and duties — Quorum.
Section 17-8-6. - Fees in cities other than Cranston and Woonsocket.
Section 17-8-8. - General penalty clause.
Section 17-8-9. - Local boards open on election day.
Section 17-8-10. - Publication of local questions to be submitted to voters.