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2009 Massachusetts Code
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE VIII ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 53 NOMINATIONS, QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS, PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES
Section 43 Polls; hours when open
Section 43. The polls at every primary shall be open at least thirteen hours. Such hours shall be designated in cities by the aldermen or councillors, and in towns by by-laws or vote, or, in default of such by-laws or vote, by the selectmen. The polls shall in no case be kept open after eight o’clock in the evening. The polls shall not be closed before eight o’clock in the evening.
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