L-4.1 - Act respecting electoral lists

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270. (Replaced).
R. S. 1964, c. 7, s. 262; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 12, s. 26; 1966, c. 5, s. 6; 1979, c. 56, s. 256.
270. (1)  Every employer, on polling-day, must allow every elector in his employ the necessary period of leave, so that he may have, during the time the polls are open, at least four consecutive hours to vote, in addition to the time ordinarily allowed for the midday meal; the employer must not make any deduction from the salary of such elector or subject him to any penalty by reason of his absence during such hours.
(2)  This section shall also apply to railway companies and their employees, except employees charged with the operation of trains to whom such time cannot be granted without impairing the service.
(3)  Every educational institution, on polling-day, must give leave to students who are electors.
(4)  Every person contravening this section shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of one hundred to five hundred dollars and to an imprisonment of fifteen days to twelve months.
R. S. 1964, c. 7, s. 262; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 12, s. 26; 1966, c. 5, s. 6.