California Code of Regulations
Title 2 - Administration
Division 7 - Secretary of State
Chapter 7 - Ballot Designations
Section 20713 - Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13107, Subdivision (a)(2)

Universal Citation: 2 CA Code of Regs 20713

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be subject to the following provisions:

(a) A proposed ballot designation submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), is limited "incumbent," as that term is defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2).

(b) The term "incumbent" must be used as a noun. It shall not be used in conjunction with any other words, including any accompanying adjectives or modifiers, and must stand alone. A candidate qualified to use this designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be entitled to use the ballot designation "Incumbent."

(c) The word "incumbent" is strictly limited for use in ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), and may not be used as an adjective in any other ballot designation.

1. New section filed 1-14-98; operative 1-14-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 3).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code. Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code.

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