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Electoral Act 2002
102Duty of authorised witness in witnessing signature
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102 Duty of authorised witness in witnessing signature
(1) An authorised witness must not witness the signature of an elector on a written application to vote by post unless—
(a) the authorised witness is satisfied as to the identity of the applicant; and
(b) the authorised witness has seen the applicant sign the application; and
(c) the authorised witness is satisfied that the statements contained in the application are true.
1. 5 penalty units.
(2) An authorised witness witnessing a written application to vote by post must—
(a) sign the authorised witness's name in the authorised witness's own handwriting on the application; and
S. 102(2)(b) amended by No. 30/2018 s. 25.
(b) add the date.
S. 103 repealed by No. 30/2018 s. 26.