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  "citation": "R.S. 18:20",
  "heading": "Contracts for a signature digitization/verification system",
  "text": "The secretary of state may enter into contracts necessary to provide for a signature digitization/verification system to be used to carry out the functions of election officials.",
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      "name": "LOUISIANA ELECTION CODE"
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      "name": "SECRETARY OF STATE; REGISTRATION; VOTING MACHINES"
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  "acts_citations_raw": "Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 2001, No. 451, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004. NOTE: See Acts 2001, No. 451, §8(A), relative to effective date.",
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