CA 357 Section 47

Deadly weapons.

Section 47

SEC. 47. Deadly weapons. — It is unlawful to carry deadly weapons in the polling place and within a radius of thirty meters thereof during the days for registration, voting and canvass. However, in cases of affray, tumult or disorder any peace or public officer authorized to supervise the elections may carry firearms or any other weapon for the purpose of preserving order and enforcing the law.

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