§ 17-15-34 Recount petition or other
protest. –
Any candidate whose name was on the primary ballot may file with the state
board a request for the recounting of the votes cast, or other protest
concerning the primary, provided he or she files the request or protest no
later than four o'clock (4:00) p.m. on the day following the primary. The
request or protest shall contain the candidate's reason for making the request
or protest. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the state
board, acting on its own motion, from ordering a recount or taking appropriate
action in response to any error, irregularity, or impropriety in the conduct of
any facet of the primary which comes to its attention at any time prior to the
certification of the results of the primary.
(P.L. 1947, ch. 1886, § 27; P.L. 1948, ch. 2100, § 1; G.L. 1956,
§ 17-15-40; G.L. 1956, § 17-15-34; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L.
1983, ch. 172, § 23; P.L. 1996, ch. 277, § 10; P.L. 1996, ch. 298,
§ 10.)