A candidate may not be challenged under this chapter if all of the following apply:

1. (1) The candidate's qualification was previously challenged under this chapter or other applicable law.
2. (2) This challenge would be based on substantially the same grounds as the previous challenge to the candidate.
3. (3) The commission conducted a hearing on the challenge and made a final determination in favor of the candidate.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.