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Dear Mr. Bernard:

We are in receipt of your request for an Attorney General's opinion regarding recall petitions and nominating petitions. You have requested an opinion on the following questions, as they affect both a recall petition and a nominating petition:

1. Is it the responsibility of the registrar of voters to determine if a recall or nominating petition is in compliance with R.S. 18:3? If not, who is responsible for this action?

2. Should a registrar count a signature on a petition that has no ward/district and/or precinct number?

3. Should a registrar count a signature on a petition…