s 146
In forceWhen re‑count may be conducted
Part IVElections
Division 4AScrutiny and count (Assembly elections)
146 When re‑count may be conducted
(1)
At any time before the declaration of the poll the returning officer may, if the returning officer thinks fit, on the written request of any candidate setting forth the reasons for the request, or of the returning officer’s own motion, re‑count the votes.
(2)
The returning officer conducting the re‑count shall have the same powers as if the re‑count were the scrutiny, and may reverse any decision in relation to the scrutiny as to the allowance or admission or disallowance or rejection of any ballot paper or vote record.
[Section 146 amended: No. 44 of 1911 s. 36; No. 14 of 2016 s. 22; No. 30 of 2023 s. 91.]
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