Tennessee Statutes § 2-6-101 Purpose of chapter and part - Construction
Statute Text
(a)
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means for qualified voters to cast their votes when they would otherwise be unable to vote.
(b)
The purpose of this part is to establish an early voting period when eligible registered voters may vote before an election at the county election commission office or another polling place appropriately designated by the county election commission.
(c)
To prevent fraud in an election, strict compliance with this chapter is required.
History
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-601; Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2; 1995, ch. 88, § 9.
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