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E-2.2 - Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities

Section 576
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576. The by-law, resolution or ordinance that is the subject of the referendum is deemed to be approved by the qualified voters where the results of the poll show a greater number of affirmative votes than negative votes, unless the provisions governing the referendum establish a different rule.
In the latter case, the clerk or the clerk-treasurer is not required to request a recount of the votes in case of a tie.
1987, c. 57, s. 576; 2021, c. 31, s. 132.
576. The by-law, resolution or ordinance that is the subject of the referendum is deemed to be approved by the qualified voters where the results of the poll show a greater number of affirmative votes than negative votes, unless the provisions governing the referendum establish a different rule.
In the latter case, the clerk or the secretary-treasurer is not required to request a recount of the votes in case of a tie.
1987, c. 57, s. 576.
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