This section shall apply to the verification of signatures on the following types of petitions:

1. (1) Petitions for the establishment of independent candidacy submitted to a verifying authority pursuant to §§17-7-1(a)(3) and 17-19-2, Code of Ala. 1975, as amended, and
2. (2) Petitions for the establishment of ballot access for a political party submitted to a verifying authority pursuant to §17-8-2.1(a), Code of Ala. 1975, as amended.

Author: Edward P. Packard, Charles E. Grainger, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§17-7-1, 17-8-2.1; Attorney General Opinion Nos. 90-00223 and 99-00099.

Editor’s Note: Formerly Rule 820-X-11-.03, as per certification Filed January 10, 2001; effective February 14, 2001.

History: New Rule: Filed January 10, 2001; effective February 14, 2001.