970 CMR, § 3.09

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 3.09 - Removal of Non-filing Candidate's Name from Ballot

The name of a candidate, who files with the Director, who fails to file any statement or report after the institution of civil proceedings under M.G.L. c. 55, § 3, paragraph eight to compel such filing shall not, as specified by M.G.L. c. 55, § 3, be printed on a municipal preliminary, state primary or general or special election ballot, unless the statement or report is filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 53 or any charter or special law establishing such filing deadline. Civil proceedings are "instituted" for purposes of this requirement upon the filing of a civil action in superior court by the Attorney General to compel the filing of the statement or report.

970 CMR, § 3.09

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1277, eff. 1/2/2015.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 4/20/2018.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1465, eff. 3/18/2022.