77(1)An elector, if required by the deputy returning officer, the poll clerk, a candidate, a scrutineer, or by any elector present, shall, before receiving his ballot paper, take an oath in the form prescribed by regulation and, if he refuses to take such oath, a line shall be drawn through his name on the list of electors, and in the poll book and the words “refused to be sworn” shall be written thereafter.

77(2)No elector who has refused to take any oath or affirmation or to answer any question as by this Act required, shall receive a ballot paper or be permitted to vote or be again admitted to the room where the poll is held.