Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

Notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes

80.—(1) The returning officer shall give to each candidate not less than 48 hours' notice in writing of each occasion on which a postal voters' ballot box and the envelopes contained in it is to be opened.

(2) Such a notice shall specify–

(a)the time and place at which such an opening is to take place, and

(b)the number of agents a candidate may appoint under regulation 69(1) above to attend each opening.