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Notice: 8917421

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division:

Division of Elections

Chapter:

ELECTIONS

Overview

RULE:

1S-2.045

Candidate Petition Process

PURPOSE:

The amendments update and modify the candidate petition form, DS-DE 104, which is incorporated by reference in the rule. The rule clarifies the requirements for verification of candidate petition forms and makes them applicable to nonpartisan elections under Chapter 105, F.S.

SUMMARY:

The rule provides the process for a candidate to qualify by petition in lieu of paying the qualifying fee or party assessment. The rule also provides, among other items, the format for the candidate petition, the requirements for the petition form, and the requirements for signature verification.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

20.10(3), 97.012(1), 99.095, 105.035(2) FS.

LAW:

99.095, 99.061, 99.097, 105.031, 105.035 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/13/2010 Vol. 36/32

COMMENTS:

From 8/13/2010 To 9/3/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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