Use of schools and public roomsN.I.
19(1)The returning officer may use, free of charge, for the purpose of taking the poll or conducting the count—
(a)school premises to which this rule applies;
(b)a room the expense of maintaining which is payable out of any rate.
(2)This rule applies to a school which is in receipt of a grant out of moneys appropriated by Measure of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
(3)The returning officer shall make good any damage done to, and defray any expense incurred by the persons having control over, any such premises or room as mentioned above by reason of its being used for the purpose of taking the poll or conducting the count.
(4)The use of a room in an unoccupied house for that purpose does not render a person liable to be rated or to pay any rate for the house.