§ 17-20-34 - Liberal construction. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 17-20-34

   § 17-20-34  Liberal construction. –This chapter shall be construed liberally to effect the purposes of maintainingthe integrity and the secrecy of the mail ballot by assuring that only electorseligible to vote by mail ballot are allowed to utilize that method of voting,by assuring that the procedures set forth in this chapter controlling theapplication and balloting processes are strictly enforced, and by safeguardingthe mail ballot voter from harassment, intimidation, and invasion of privacy.