13-27-103. Sufficiency of signature. A signature may not be counted unless the elector has signed in substantially the same manner as on the voter registration form. If the elector is registered with a first and middle name, the use of an initial instead of either the first or middle name, but not both names, need not disqualify the signature. The signature may be counted so long as the signature, taken as a whole, bears sufficient similarity to the signature on the registration form as to provide reasonable certainty of its authenticity.
History: En. 37-116 by Sec. 2, Ch. 342, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 37-116(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 494, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 368, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
13-27-101. Establishment of initiative and referendum procedures
13-27-102. Who may petition and gather signatures
13-27-103. Sufficiency of signature
13-27-105. Effective date of initiative and referendum issues
13-27-106. Violations -- penalties
13-27-107. through 13-27-110 reserved
13-27-112. Required reports -- time and manner of reporting -- exceptions -- penalty