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Article 79
 

If a voter is unable to vote in the manner specified in this law due to a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment, he may bring a person of his choice to the polling station to help him (hereinafter: assistant).


If, due to illiteracy, a voter cannot vote in the manner specified in this law, he has the right to an assistant from the previous paragraph.


The assistant must be of legal age. The president or a member of the electoral committee determines the assistant's age on the basis of an identity document or in another way. The assistant is obliged to respect the free will of the voter and ensure the secrecy of the vote.


The electoral committee decides on the voter's right to an assistant. The decision shall be recorded in the minutes.