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Laws of Minnesota 1987 CHAPTER 213-H.F.No. 281 An act relating to elections; providing for experimental mail elections; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204B. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. [204B.46] [EXPERIMENTAL MAIL ELECTIONS.] Between August 1, 1987, and March 30, 1989, the secretary of state may authorize experimental mail elections. A county or municipality submitting questions to the voters at a special election may apply to the secretary of state for approval of an election by mail with no polling place other than the office of the auditor or clerk. No more than two questions may be submitted at a mail election and no offices may be voted on. Notice of the election and the special mail procedure must be given at least six weeks prior to the election. No earlier than 20 or later than 18 days prior to the election, the auditor or clerk shall mail ballots by nonforwardable mail to all voters registered in the county or municipality. Eligible voters not registered at the time the ballots are mailed may apply for ballots pursuant to chapter 203B. The Minnesota election law is applicable to experimental mail elections except as provided by this section or as authorized by the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall report to the legislature on implementation of this section. Approved May 26, 1987
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