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To: long-gone who wrote (61048)	11/14/2000 9:48:29 AM
From: Little Joe	Respond to of 117023

long-gone: Have not heard or read the language you referred to. If it refers to the same section, that could change the legal interpretation. Live long and prosper, Little joe

To: long-gone who wrote (61048)	11/14/2000 9:53:56 AM
From: John Soileau	Respond to of 117023

OT Richard, here's the 2000 text of the statute, from the Fla Online Sunshine government webpage: Title IX ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS Chapter 102 Conducting Elections And Ascertaining The Results 102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State; penalties.-- (1) The county canvassing board or a majority thereof shall file the county returns for the election of a federal or state officer with the Department of State immediately after certification of the election results. Returns must be filed by 5 p.m. on the 7th day following the first primary and general election and by 3 p.m. on the 3rd day following the second primary. If the returns are not received by the department by the time specified, such returns may be ignored and the results on file at that time may be certified by the department. History.--s. 30, ch. 89-338; s. 7, ch. 99-140. What I posted earlier was a repost of the statute text sent to me by an attorney friend (and major Bush supporter, should have known). He sent me a pre-1989 version, which _back then_ read "shall"! That's the last thing I expected, and (mea culpa)posted it as received. You heard right on Fox, some years ago the legislature softened it up to read "may", apparently in the wake of Hurricane Andrew (they are around here sometimes during election season). The suits looking to challenge Harris' interpretation of the "may" statute, supporting her denial of an extension, will have to show that the current scenario (obviously not a natural disaster) is something the legislature had in mind when it softened up the statute. The courts will give deference to her interpretation, it's not an easy battle for the extension crowd. Should be an interesting afternoon in Florida, currently being swept by the strong winds of Hurricane Jesse. John