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The Representation of the People (Absent Voting at Local Government Elections) (Scotland) Regulations 2007
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3.General requirements for applications for an absent vote at a local government election in Scotland
4.Additional provisions concerning the requirement that an application for an absent vote must be signed by the applicant and state the applicant’s date of birth
5.Additional requirement for applications for ballot papers to be sent to different address from that stated in application
6.Additional requirements for applications for ballot papers to be sent to different address from that shown in the record kept under paragraph 3(4) or 7(6) of Schedule 4
7.Additional requirements for applications for the appointment of a proxy
8.Additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote for a particular or indefinite period on grounds of blindness or other disability
9.Additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote for a particular or indefinite period based on occupation, service, employment or attendance on a course
9A.Additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote for a particular or indefinite period based on detention in a penal institution
10.Additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote in respect of a particular election
18.Conditions on the supply and inspection of absent voter records or lists
21.Requirement to provide fresh signatures following rejection of a postal voting statement
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