Sections 47:02:02:19 to 47:02:02:23, inclusive, relating to conduct of hearings, apply to a hearing on challenged ballots or objections to an election. After the close of the hearing, the division shall issue its decision with regard to the challenges or objections, or both.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 9 SDR 81, 9 SDR 124, effective July 1, 1983.

General Authority: SDCL 3-18-6.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-18-4 , 3-18-5.