57Duplicate ballot papers

57 Duplicate ballot papers

57 Duplicate ballot papers

(1) A person who receives a ballot paper may request a duplicate ballot paper from the returning officer if the original ballot paper is lost or damaged.

(2) The request must be accompanied by a statutory declaration verifying that—

(a) the original ballot paper is lost or damaged, and

(b) the person has not voted in the election.

(3) The returning officer may, before the close of the ballot, send a duplicate ballot paper and inner and outer envelopes to the person.

(4) The returning officer must keep a record of all duplicate ballot papers sent under this section.