HAR §12-43-83. Objections to the conduct of election

(a) Within five days after the tally of ballots has been furnished, any party may file with the board a statement of objections to the conduct of the election or conduct affecting the results of the election, with proof of service on all parties. The statement shall be timely filed whether or not challenged ballots, if any, are sufficient in number to affect the results of the election. (b) Upon the filing of a statement of objections, the board shall conduct an investigation and, if appropriate and as may be required by chapter 91, HRS, conduct a hearing. (c) An answer shall be filed with the board, and served upon all other parties, within five days after service of the statement of objections. The answer shall contain a brief statement of facts refuting the objections. [Eff OCT 2 1 2022 ] (Auth: HRS §89-5) (Imp: HRS §§89-6, 89-7) 43-57 3489