44.3.107    EMERGENCY EXEMPTION

(1) If a polling place designated "accessible" becomes unavailable for reasons such as loss of lease, fire, snow, or other natural disasters less than ten days prior to an election, an emergency exists and an alternate polling place shall be selected.

(2) The alternate polling place shall be considered temporary and shall be exempt from the procedures established by these rules, except for the provisions provided by ARM 44.3.111 and 44.3.112.

(3) The alternate polling place shall not be used in the next ensuing election unless it is subject to the procedures provided in ARM 44.3.105 and 44.3.106.

History: This rule is advisory only, but may be considered a correct interpretation of the law. 13-3-205, MCA; IMP, 13-3-211, MCA; NEW, 1986 MAR p. 462, Eff. 3/28/86; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1329, Eff. 6/27/08.