21-A M.R.S. § 3
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21-A §3. Signatures and names
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When this Title requires a name or signature on a document, immaterial irregularities do not invalidate the name or signature if the identity of the person named is clear to the public official charged with reviewing that document. [PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).]
1. Immaterial irregularities. Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names. [PL 1997, c. 436, §8 (AMD).]
2. Application. This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following: A. Absentee ballot applications; [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] B. Absentee ballot affidavits; [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] C. Signatures on petitions; and [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] D. Names appearing for write-in candidates on ballots. [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).]
1. Immaterial irregularities. Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names. [PL 1997, c. 436, §8 (AMD).]
2. Application. This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following: A. Absentee ballot applications; [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] B. Absentee ballot affidavits; [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] C. Signatures on petitions; and [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] D. Names appearing for write-in candidates on ballots. [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 538, §2 (AMD).]
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