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Article 43
 

(1) Upon the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Election Commission shall establish polling stations in diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Latvia.


(2) Upon consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Election Commission may also establish polling stations in other premises suitable for this purpose.


(3) Voters who during election time are staying abroad may vote on election day in person at one of the established polling stations, or they may vote by mail in accordance with the procedure set by this Law.


(4) The Central Election Commission may establish election commissions and polling stations on ships sailing under the flag of Latvia and registered in the Republic of Latvia.


(5) Voting abroad and aboard ships may be conducted provided that compliance with the provisions of this Law can be ensured.