13-16-411. Individuals entitled to appear at recount -- opening and recount of ballots. (1) Representatives of the news media may be present at the recount. The recount shall be public, but the audience may be limited to prevent interference with the procedures.
     (2) Each candidate involved in a recount may appear, personally or by representative, and shall have full opportunity to witness the opening of all ballot boxes and the count of all ballots.
     (3) If the recount is upon a ballot issue, one qualified elector favoring each side of the question may be present and represent his side.
     (4) The recount shall proceed as provided in 13-16-412 and as expeditiously as possible until completed.

     History: En. Sec. 205, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4116(1), (2), (4); amd. Sec. 179, Ch. 571, L. 1979; Sec. 13-16-401, MCA 1979; redes. 13-16-411 by Code Commissioner, 1979.