§ 23-50Definition of a vote.

Definition of a vote. For the purpose of any recount of votes under this Code, a vote is defined as provided in Sections 7-100, 17-100, 18-100, 24A-22, 24B-9.1, or 24C-10, depending upon the type of voting equipment or system used to cast the vote.
(Source: P.A. 94-645, eff. 8-22-05.) 

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