Unless otherwise defined below, the terms used in these procedures share the same definitions and meanings as the HAVA Act.

1. A. “Administrative procedures” means the procedures stated in this rule. These procedures will be available in alternative languages and formats.
2. B. “Bureau” means the New Mexico secretary of state’s bureau of elections.
3. C. “Complaint form” means a template form created by the bureau that will be available in hard copy in county clerk’s offices. A copy will also be made available by mail and available on the office of the secretary of state’s website.
4. D. “HAVA” means the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-252).
5. E. “HAVA Title III” means the section of Public Law 107-252 titled “Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administration Requirements”.
6. F. “HAVA Title III violation” means an act contrary to a party’s statutory rights regarding voting systems standards, provisional voting procedures, voter registration procedures, and operational standards of the statewide voter registration system as found in NMSA 1978, Section 1-2-2.1 and HAVA Title III. It does not mean non-Title III election law matters, such as a candidate’s ballot access or campaign reporting requirements.

[1.10.18.7 NMAC - N, 03-15-2004]