Montana § 13-10-610 - Certification Of Minor Party Petition
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 13-10-610 — Certification Of Minor Party Petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-10-610. Certification Of Minor Party Petition
Certification of minor party petition. (1) When a petition containing a sufficient number of verified signatures has been filed and verified with the secretary of state as provided in this part, the secretary of state shall immediately certify that the completed petition qualifies the party to hold a primary election. (2) If a filed petition does not meet the requirements of this part, the secretary of state shall certify that the political party does not qualify to nominate its candidates for public office by primary election. (3) If a petition is filed under this part, the secretary of state shall certify the petition under subsection (1) or (2) at least 88 days before the date of the primary.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13-10-610 ("Certification Of Minor Party Petition") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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