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2002 Florida Statutes

SECTION 112
Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
Section 102.112, Florida Statutes 2002

102.112  Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.--

(1)  The county canvassing board or a majority thereof shall file the county returns for the election of a federal or state officer with the Department of State immediately after certification of the election results.

(2)  Returns must be filed by 5 p.m. on the 7th day following a primary election and by 5 p.m. on the 11th day following the general election.

(3)  If the returns are not received by the department by the time specified, such returns shall be ignored and the results on file at that time shall be certified by the department.

(4)  If the returns are not received by the department due to an emergency, as defined in s. 101.732, the Elections Canvassing Commission shall determine the deadline by which the returns must be received.

History.--s. 30, ch. 89-338; s. 7, ch. 99-140; s. 40, ch. 2001-40.