1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Alternative name” means a name, other than a given name, provided on a certificate of candidacy pursuant to Election Law Article, §5-301(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Candidate filing document” means a certificate of candidacy, declaration of intent, or any other document submitted by a candidate for purposes of having the candidate's name placed on the ballot.

Authority: Election Law Article, §2-102(b)(4) and Title 5, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 2, 2010 (37:16 Md. R. 1059); adopted permanently effective October 18, 2010 (37:21 Md. R. 1439)