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E-3.2 - Election Act

Section 159
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159. Every election shall take place on the sixth Monday following the issue of the order instituting the election.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, if an order is issued between 30 June and the third Monday following Labour Day, the election shall take place on the seventh Monday following the issue of the order if the order is issued on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; if the order is issued on another day, the election shall take place on the eighth Monday.
If polling day falls on a holiday, the poll shall be held on the following day.
1984, c. 51, s. 159; 1985, c. 30, s. 145.
159. Every election shall take place on the sixth Monday following the issue of the writ of election.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, if a writ is issued between 30 June and the third Monday following Labour Day, the election shall take place on the seventh Monday following the issue of the writ if the writ is issued on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; if the writ is issued on another day, the election shall take place on the eighth Monday.
If polling day falls on a holiday, the poll shall be held on the following day.
1984, c. 51, s. 159.
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