Form 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition - Ohio

What Is Form 5-D?

This is a legal form that was released by the Ohio Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Ohio. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is a 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition?
A: A 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition is a petition that allows residents of Ohio to request a local liquor option election to determine whether the sale of liquor should be permitted in a specific precinct.

Q: How does the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition process work?
A: To initiate the process, the petitioners must collect signatures from registered voters in the precinct. Once enough valid signatures are obtained, the petition is submitted to the local board of elections. If the petition is certified, a local liquor option election will be held.

Q: Who can sign the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition?
A: Only registered voters who reside in the specific precinct can sign the petition.

Q: How many signatures are required for the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition?
A: The number of signatures required varies depending on the population of the precinct. It is determined by a formula specified in Ohio law.

Q: What are the requirements for a valid signature on the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition?
A: A valid signature must be from a registered voter who resides in the specific precinct. The signature should be legible and match the voter's registration information.

Q: What happens if the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition is certified?
A: If the petition is certified, a local liquor option election will be scheduled. The residents of the precinct will then have the opportunity to vote on whether to permit the sale of liquor in their area.

Q: What happens if the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition is not certified?
A: If the petition is not certified, a local liquor option election will not be held, and the sale of liquor will not be permitted in the specific precinct.

Q: Can the results of the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election be overturned?
A: The results of the election are binding and cannot be overturned, unless there is a legal challenge that is successful.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the 5-D Local Liquor Option Election Petition?
A: Yes, the petition must be submitted to the local board of elections by a specific deadline, which varies depending on the type of election.