A. Beginning with the election cycle that ends with the general election in 2006, the secretary shall distribute money from the fund to certified candidates.
B. For a primary election certified candidate, the secretary shall distribute the amount due to that certified candidate for that covered office within one week of certification.
C. For a candidate certified for the general election, the secretary shall distribute the amount due to that certified candidate for that covered office within one week after the primary election or, for a minor party or independent candidate, within one week after certification of the candidate.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 14, § 12.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 14, § 23 made the act effective July 1, 2003.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 1-19A-1 - Short title.
Section 1-19A-2 - Definitions.
Section 1-19A-3 - Terms of participation; declaration of intent.
Section 1-19A-4 - Qualifying contributions.
Section 1-19A-4.1 - Allowable contributions.
Section 1-19A-6 - Certification.
Section 1-19A-8 - Political party expenditures; contributions to certified candidates.
Section 1-19A-9 - Candidate reporting requirements.
Section 1-19A-10 - Public election fund; creation; use.
Section 1-19A-11 - Determination of fund amount.
Section 1-19A-12 - Timing of fund distribution.
Section 1-19A-13 - Amount of fund distribution.
Section 1-19A-15 - Administration; secretary of state; duties.