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49.21 Polling places---accessible to elderly and handicapped persons.

It is the responsibility of the commissioner to designate a polling place for each precinct in the county.

Upon the application of the commissioner, the authority which has control of any buildings or grounds supported by taxation under the laws of this state shall make available the necessary space therein for the purpose of holding elections, without charge for the use thereof.

Except as otherwise provided by law, the polling place in each precinct in the state shall be located in a central location if a building is available. However, first consideration shall be given to the use of public buildings supported by taxation.

In the selection of polling places, preference shall also be given to the use of buildings accessible to elderly and physically disabled persons.

Section History: Early form

[C51, § 222, 245; R60, § 444, 480; C73, § 391, 603; C97, § 566, 1113, 2755; S13, § 2755; C24, 27, § 739, 4205; C31, 35, § 739, 4216-c7; C39, § 739, 4216.07; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, § 49.21, 277.7; C75, 77, 79, 81, S81, § 49.21; 81 Acts, ch 34, § 26]


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