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Article 13
 

Special Polling Districts

(1) For hospitals, senior citizens' homes, nursing homes for the elderly, nursing homes, convalescent homes and similar establishments with a sizable number of persons who are eligible to vote, but who are unable to go to a polling station outside the establishment, the local authority of the commune is to form whatever special polling districts are required to enable polling card holders to cast their votes.

(2) Two or more establishments may be combined to form one special polling district.

(3) If a special polling district is not formed, Article 8 of these Regulations shall apply as appropriate.