SECTION 230:45-7-2. Allegations of irregularities

(a)   Petition to be filed. Any candidate may, by 5 p.m. Friday following an election, file a petition alleging irregularities in that election with the Secretary of the County Election Board. Said petition must be accompanied by a cashier's check or certified check in the amount of $250. [26:8-120] Petitions alleging irregularities shall not be accepted in question elections. [26:8-109]

(b)   Procedure for Secretary. When a petition and deposit as described in (a) are filed, the Secretary of the County Election Board shall follow the procedure outlined in 230:45-7-1(b). However, the Secretary shall retain the cashier's or certified check to be used to defray the costs of the hearing. The Secretary also shall retain a copy of the petition and order for his records.