Louisiana § RS 18:1257 - Objections to certificates of nomination, nominating petitions, and notices of candidacy for those qualifying by payment of fee
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§ RS 18:1257. Objections to certificates of nomination, nominating petitions, and notices of candidacy for those qualifying by payment of fee
Certificates of nomination for presidential electors, nominating petitions filed in apparent conformity with the provisions of this Part, and notice of candidacy filed by slates of candidates who qualify by the payment of a qualifying fee, are deemed to be regular, unless an action objecting to their regularity is commenced as otherwise provided in this Title for contests of candidacy.
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 1990, No. 107, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
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Section RS 18:1257 ("Objections to certificates of nomination, nominating petitions, and notices of candidacy for those qualifying by payment of fee") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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