13-10-610. 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.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 399, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations
Part 6. Nominations by Primary Election
13-10-601. Parties eligible for primary election -- petitions by minor parties
13-10-604. Nominations for minor parties
13-10-605. Qualifying minor political parties -- reports required
13-10-606. Submission and form of minor party petition
13-10-607. Verification of signatures
13-10-608. Verification of signatures by county -- fraudulent or duplicate signatures
13-10-609. County official to forward verified sheets
13-10-610. Certification of minor party petition
13-10-611. Retention of copies by county official