If the voter makes an x or + mark in ink or pencil in the square at the left of the word "yes," it shall be counted as a vote in favor of the adoption of this chapter.
If the voter makes an x or + mark in ink or pencil in the square at the left of the word "no," it shall be counted as a vote against the adoption of this chapter, and in case no mark is made in the square at the left of the word "yes" or "no" it shall not be counted as a vote for or against the acceptance of this chapter.
Amended 1953,c.42,s.11; 1991,c.91,s.431; 1994,c.77,s.23.