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N.R.S. 293.2735 - Establishment of polling place for precinct in residential development exclusively for elderly persons

Overview of Statute

This section provides for the establishment of polling places for precincts in residential developments for elderly persons.

Statute

The county clerk shall establish at least one polling place for a precinct in any residential development exclusively for elderly persons if:

      1.  More than 100 of the residents of the development are registered to vote;

      2.  There is a common area which is adequate and available; and

      3.  The owner of the development consents to the establishment of the polling place on the property.

      (Added to NRS by 1987, 1870; A 1999, 263) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 293.214)

Definition [County clerk]

Except as the term is used in NRS 293.393, whenever the term “county clerk” is used in this title it means “registrar of voters” in those counties where such office has been created pursuant to the provisions of NRS 244.164.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.044.

Definition [Clerk]

The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.

Definition [Person]

1.  A natural person;

2.  Any form of business or social organization;

3.  Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or

4.  A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009.

Definition [Precinct]

The smallest voting area in a political subdivision.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. §  293.077.