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Article 91
 

Policing polling stations


1 - The competence to ensure the electors’ freedom, maintain order and generally regulate the policing of the station pertains to the presiding officer, to which end he shall take the steps that are necessary and shall be assisted by the other officers.
2 - The presence of persons who are manifestly drunk or drugged, or who are carrying any weapon or any instrument capable of being used as such, shall not be permitted in polling stations.