The Citation Index lists numerically, then chronologically, all regulations that have a written Explanation and Justification (E&J).
For each regulation listed, the index provides the subject and the year the rule took effect. (For notices prior to April 2005, the page number in the Paper Version of the Compilation is also included.) Be aware that a citation may cover different subjects over the years. The conversion tables trace the periodic reorganization and renumbering of regulations. The Appendix lists previous citations for any current regulation that has been renumbered. Users of this Compilation are referred to the Appendix by an asterisk next to the subject category in this index. If the E&J simply explains an amendment to the regulation, but not a change in Commission policy or citation, only the year and the page are given for the E&J. To locate a particular E&J for a regulation, simply look up the citation, then match up the subject and year, and click on the Year/Link listed.
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Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | (c) | Purpose and Scope | 135 |
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| 1.2 | - | Definitions | - |
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| 1.3 | (b) | Location of records pertaining to individual | 228 |
|
| 1.4 | (a) | Request for disclosure of individual record | 228 |
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| 1.14 | - | Specific exemptions | 135 |
|
| - | - | - | 425 |
|
| - | - | - | - |
|
| - | - | - | - |
|
| - | - | - | - |
|
| - | (a) | Exempted systems | 135 |
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| - | (b) | Inspector General records | 425 |
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Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Rules of Procedure (Commission Directive 10) | - |
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| 2.1 | - | Scope | 223 |
|
| 2.2 | - | * Definitions | 223 |
|
| - | - | - | 228 |
|
| - | - | - | 561 |
|
| - | (a) | * Commission | 223 |
|
| - | (b) | * Commissioner or Member | 223 |
|
| - | - | - | 561 |
|
| - | (c) | * Person | 223 |
|
| - | (d) | * Meeting | 223 |
|
| - | (d)(1) | Joint conduct of official Commission business | 223 |
|
| - | (d)(2) | Exemptions from definition of meeting | 223 |
|
| 2.3 | - | General rules | 223 |
|
| - | (a) | * Commissioner's conduct of business | 223 |
|
| - | (b) | * Open meetings | 223 |
|
| - | (c) | Right to participate in meetings | 223 |
|
| - | (d) | Use of electronic recording equipment | 223 |
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| 2.4 | - | * Exempted meetings | 224 |
|
| - | (a) | Meetings required by statute to be closed | 224 |
|
| - | (a)(1) | FECA exemption | 224 |
|
| - | (a)(2) | * Scope of exemption | 224 |
|
| - | (b) | * Meetings closed by Commission determination | 224 |
|
| - | (b)(1) | * Matters related to internal decisions, rules and practices | 224 |
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| - | (b)(1)(i) | Internal materials where disclosure would circumvent regulations | 224 |
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| - | (b)(1)(ii) | * Exception from internal personnel exemption | 224 |
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| - | (b)(3) | * Matters involving formal proceedings or censure of person | 224 |
|
| - | (b)(4) | * Information of personal nature | 225 |
|
| - | (b)(5) | Investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes | 225 |
|
| - | (b)(6) | Adverse premature disclosure of information | 225 |
|
| - | (b)(7) | Closure of meetings concerning civil actions or proceedings | 225 |
|
| - | (c) | * Assessment of public interest | 225 |
|
| 2.5 | - | Procedures for closing meetings | 225 |
|
| - | (a) | * General | 225 |
|
| - | - | - | ||
| - | (b) | * Certification | 225 |
|
| - | (c) | * Voting procedures | 225 |
|
| - | (c)(1) | * No meeting required to close meeting | 225 |
|
| - | (c)(1)(i) | Separate vote | 225 |
|
| - | (c)(1)(ii) | * Single vote | 225 |
|
| - | (c)(2) | * Recording of vote | 225 |
|
| - | (c)(3) | Objection to discussion | 225 |
|
| - | (d) | * Public announcement of closed meeting | 225 |
|
| - | (d)(1)(iii) | Attendees at meeting | 225 |
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| - | (d)(1)(iv) | Signature of Commission Secretary | 225 |
|
| - | (d)(2) | Copy of statement | 226 |
|
| - | (e) | Public request to close a meeting | 226 |
|
| 2.6 | - | Transcripts and recordings | 226 |
|
| - | (a) | * Transcripts of closed meetings | 226 |
|
| - | (b) | Release of transcripts | 226 |
|
| - | (b)(1) | Applicability of exemption | 226 |
|
| - | (b)(2) | Tape availability to public | 226 |
|
| - | (b)(3) | Transcripts of other exemptions | 226 |
|
| - | (c) | * Retention of records | 226 |
|
| 2.7 | - | * Announcement of meetings and schedule changes | 226 |
|
| - | (a)(1) | Copy of announcement | 226 |
|
| - | (d)(2) | Change of meeting date, announcement of | 226 |
|
| 2.8 | - | * Annual Report | 226 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | (a)(1) | Exempted meetings | 135 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.1 |
- |
Definitions |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
138 |
|
- |
- |
- |
263 |
|
- |
- |
- |
561 |
|
- |
(b) |
Commissioner |
138 |
|
- |
- |
- |
561 |
|
- |
(e) |
Act |
138 |
|
- |
(f) |
Public Disclosure Division |
138 |
|
- |
(g) |
Direct costs |
263 |
|
- |
(h) |
Search |
263 |
|
- |
- |
- |
561 |
|
- |
(i) |
Review |
263 |
|
- |
(j) |
Duplication |
263 |
|
- |
(k) |
Commercial use |
263 |
|
- |
(l) |
Educational institution |
263 |
|
- |
(m) |
Non-commercial scientific institution |
263 |
|
- |
(n) |
Representative of the news media |
263 |
|
- |
(o) |
Record |
561 |
|
4.2 |
Policy on disclosure of records |
105 |
||
4.3 |
- |
* Scope |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
138 |
|
- |
(a) |
Scope |
105 |
|
4.4 |
- |
Availability of records |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
138 |
|
- |
- |
- |
561 |
|
- |
(a) |
Availability of records |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
138 |
|
- |
(a)(3) |
Availability of advisory opinions and enforcement cases |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
138 |
|
- |
- |
- |
561 |
|
- |
(a)(4) |
Availability of transcripts of Commission meetings |
105 |
|
- |
- |
Documents and records frequently requested |
561 |
|
- |
(a)(5) |
Index of publicly available documents |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(10) |
Availability of campaign finance reports |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(11) |
Advisory opinions |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(12) |
Conciliation agreements |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(13) |
Clearinghouse studies |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(14) |
Audit reports |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(a)(15) |
Agenda for Commission meetings |
138 |
|
- |
- |
Repealed |
562 |
|
- |
(b) |
Public access to materials through Public Disclosure Division |
139 |
|
- |
- |
Public access to materials not normally publicly available |
562 |
|
- |
(c) |
* Indexes and supplements |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
562 |
|
- |
(d) |
* Application |
139 |
|
- |
(e) |
* Nondisclosable information |
139 |
|
- |
(f) |
* Maintenance |
139 |
|
- |
(g) |
FEC Web site |
562 |
|
4.5 |
- |
Categories of exemption |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
226 |
|
- |
- |
- |
264 |
|
- |
- |
- |
562 |
|
- |
(a) |
Release of record |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
- |
- |
264 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Matters authorized to be kept secret by Executive Order |
264 |
|
- |
(a)(3) |
Test for determining exemption |
105 |
|
- |
(a)(4)(i) |
Request for confidential treatment |
228 |
|
- |
(a)(4)(iv) |
Appeal from denial by FOIA officer |
228 |
|
- |
(c) |
* Deletion of exempt portions |
264 |
|
- |
- |
- |
562 |
|
- |
(d) |
* Referral to other agencies |
264 |
|
- |
- |
- |
562 |
|
- |
(e) |
* Authority to withhold information |
264 |
|
4.6 |
- |
Discretionary release of exempt records |
105 |
|
4.7 |
- |
Request for records |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
264 |
|
- |
- |
- |
562 |
|
- |
(a) |
Request to inspect or copy records |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
- |
4.7(a) removed and reserved |
562 |
|
- |
(b) |
FOIA requests |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(b)(1) |
* FOIA requests |
562 |
|
- |
(b)(2) |
Format of response to FOIA request |
562 |
|
- |
(c) |
Time period for filling FOIA request |
563 |
|
- |
(d) |
Extensions of time and modifications of request |
563 |
|
- |
(e) |
Aggregation of FOIA requests |
563 |
|
- |
(f) |
Multitrack processing of requests |
563 |
|
- |
(g) |
Expedited processing of requests |
563 |
|
- |
(h) |
* Denial of request |
564 |
|
- |
(i) |
* Date of receipt of request |
564 |
|
4.8 |
- |
Appeal of denial |
105 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(c) |
Appeal of denial request |
228 |
|
4.9 |
- |
Fees |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
202 |
|
- |
- |
- |
264 |
|
- |
(a) |
Fee schedule |
202 |
|
- |
(a)(2) |
Free computer search time |
264 |
|
- |
(b) |
Fee reduction or waiver |
264 |
|
- |
(c)(4) |
Other charges |
264 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
5.1 |
- |
Definitions |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
564 |
|
- |
(b) |
Commissioner |
564 |
|
5.2 |
- |
Policy on disclosure of records |
139 |
|
5.3 |
- |
Scope |
139 |
|
5.4 |
- |
Availability of records from Public Disclosure Division |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
564 |
|
- |
(a) |
Request to inspect or copy |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(4) |
Enforcement cases |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(5) |
* Transcripts of Commission meetings |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(6) |
* Minutes of Commission meetings |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(7) |
* Material routinely prepared for public distribution |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(8) |
* Audit reports |
564 |
|
- |
(a)(9) |
* Agendas for Commission meetings |
564 |
|
5.5 |
- |
Request for records |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(a) |
Request to inspect or copy records |
228 |
|
- |
(c) |
Requests to FOIA officer |
228 |
|
5.6 |
- |
Fees |
139 |
|
- |
- |
- |
202 |
|
- |
(a) |
Fee schedule |
202 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Fees |
264 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
6.101 |
- |
Purpose |
205 |
|
6.102 |
- |
Application |
205 |
|
6.103 |
- |
Definitions |
205 |
|
- |
(a) |
Auxiliary aids |
205 |
|
- |
(b) |
Commission |
205 |
|
- |
- |
228 |
||
- |
(c) |
Complete complaint |
205 |
|
- |
(d) |
Facility |
205 |
|
- |
(e) |
Handicapped person |
205 |
|
- |
(f) |
Qualified handicapped person |
205 |
|
- |
(f)(1) |
Programs in which person is expected to receive services or achieve level of accomplishment |
205 |
|
- |
(f)(2) |
Programs receiving federal financial assistance |
205 |
|
- |
(g) |
Section 504 |
205 |
|
6.110 |
- |
Evaluation |
205 |
|
- |
(a) |
Determination of meeting requirements of section 504 |
205 |
|
- |
(b) |
Information made available to public |
205 |
|
6.111 |
- |
Notice |
205 |
|
6.130 |
- |
General prohibitions against discrimination |
206 |
|
- |
(a) |
Nondiscrimination mandate |
206 |
|
- |
(b) |
Prohibition on overt denials of equal treatment of handicapped persons |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(1)(iii) |
Opportunity to participate or benefit accorded to handicapped |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(1)(iv) |
Development of separate aids |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(1)(v) |
Prohibition on aiding or perpetuating discrimination by providing significant assistance |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(1)(vi) |
Prohibition on denying opportunity to participate as member of board |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(1)(vii) |
Prohibition on limiting enjoyment of privilege enjoyed by others |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(2) |
Right to choose to participate |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(3) |
Prohibition on utilizing criteria or methods of administration that deny access to programs or activities |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(3)(iii) |
Prohibition on utilizing criteria or methods of administration that perpetuate the discrimination of another agency |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(4) |
Prohibitions against any discrimination when selecting sites for facilities |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(5) |
Prohibition from discrimination in selection of procurement contractors |
206 |
|
- |
(b)(6) |
Prohibition on discrimination when granting a certification |
206 |
|
- |
(c) |
Limitation of programs designed only to benefit handicapped |
207 |
|
6.140 |
- |
Employment |
207 |
|
6.149 |
- |
Program accessibility; discrimination prohibited |
207 |
|
6.150 |
- |
Program accessibility; existing facilities |
207 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Accessibility of existing facilities |
207 |
|
- |
(a)(2) |
Limitation on action taken to meet requirements |
207 |
|
- |
(b) |
Means of achieving program accessibility |
208 |
|
- |
(c) |
Time periods for compliance |
208 |
|
- |
(d) |
Transition plan for structural changes |
208 |
|
6.151 |
- |
Program accessibility: new construction and alterations |
208 |
|
6.160 |
- |
Communications |
208 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Determining necessity for auxiliary aids |
208 |
|
- |
(a)(1)(ii) |
Individually prescribed or personal devices |
208 |
|
- |
(b) |
Providing information on accessible services, activities and facilities to handicapped |
208 |
|
- |
(c) |
Providing of signs at inaccessible facilities |
208 |
|
- |
(d) |
Providing information on section 504 rights and provisions |
208 |
|
6.170 |
- |
Compliance procedures |
209 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(b) |
Processing of employment complaints |
209 |
|
- |
(c) |
Rehabilitation Act officer |
209 |
|
- |
(d) |
Filing a complaint |
209 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(d)(3) |
Complaints filed with Rehabilitation Act officer |
228 |
|
- |
(e) |
Notification upon receipt of a complaint |
209 |
|
- |
(f)(1) |
Investigation of complaints |
209 |
|
- |
(f)(3) |
Notification by FEC of non jurisdiction over a complaint |
209 |
|
- |
(g) |
Requirements of agency provision of findings |
209 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(g)(1) |
Delegation of authority by agency |
209 |
|
- |
- |
- |
228 |
|
- |
(g)(1)(i) |
Timely appeals address |
228 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
7.1 |
- |
Purpose and applicability |
231 |
|
- |
(a) |
Purpose |
231 |
|
- |
(b) |
Applications of provision |
231 |
|
- |
(c) |
Accordance with labor organizations and regulations |
231 |
|
7.2 |
- |
Definitions |
231 |
|
- |
(b) |
Commissioner |
231 |
|
- |
(c) |
Conflict of interest |
231 |
|
- |
(d) |
Ethics officers |
231 |
|
- |
(e) |
Employee |
231 |
|
- |
(f) |
Former employee |
231 |
|
- |
(g) |
Official responsibility |
231 |
|
- |
(h) |
Outside employment or other activity |
231 |
|
- |
(i) |
Person |
231 |
|
- |
(j) |
Special Commission employee |
231 |
|
7.3 |
- |
Notification to employees and special Commission employees |
231 |
|
- |
(a) |
Intention to notify current employees |
231 |
|
- |
(b) |
Notification of new employees |
231 |
|
7.4 |
- |
Interpretation and advisory service |
231 |
|
7.5 |
- |
Reporting suspected violations |
231 |
|
- |
(a) |
Procedure for reporting |
231 |
|
- |
(b) |
Opportunity to explain conflict of interest |
231 |
|
7.6 |
- |
Disciplinary and other remedial action |
231 |
|
- |
(a) |
Authority to take disciplinary action |
231 |
|
- |
(b) |
Procedures after Ethics Officer's decision |
231 |
|
- |
(c) |
Forms of remedial action |
231 |
|
7.7 |
- |
Prohibited conduct -- general |
232 |
|
7.8 |
- |
Gifts, entertainment and favors |
232 |
|
- |
(a) |
Prohibitions on solicitation |
232 |
|
- |
(b) |
Exceptions |
232 |
|
- |
(c) |
Solicitation to make gifts to superior |
232 |
|
- |
(d) |
Accepting gifts from a foreign government |
232 |
|
- |
(e) |
Acceptance of reimbursements for travel expenses |
232 |
|
7.9 |
- |
Outside employment or activities |
232 |
|
- |
(a) |
Devotion of time by Commissioner to other business |
232 |
|
- |
(b) |
Prohibition on employment not compatible with Government employment |
232 |
|
- |
(c) |
Acceptance of monetary value from private source |
232 |
|
- |
(d) |
Information used by employees in teaching |
232 |
|
- |
(e) |
Acceptance of award |
232 |
|
- |
(f) |
Approval of outside employment |
232 |
|
7.10 |
- |
Financial interests |
232 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Financial transaction based on Commission information |
232 |
|
- |
(a)(2) |
Conflicting financial interest |
233 |
|
- |
(a)(3) |
Questions of impartiality |
233 |
|
- |
(b) |
Private financial dealings |
233 |
|
7.11 |
- |
Political and organization activity |
233 |
|
- |
(a) |
Restrictions on political activity |
233 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Public support |
233 |
|
- |
(a)(2) |
Display of partisan materials |
233 |
|
- |
(b) |
Special government employees |
233 |
|
- |
(c) |
Employees on leave |
233 |
|
- |
(d) |
Third party actions |
233 |
|
7.12 |
- |
Membership in associations |
233 |
|
7.13 |
- |
Use of Government property |
233 |
|
7.14 |
- |
Prohibition against making complaints and investigations public |
233 |
|
7.15 |
- |
Ex parte communications |
233 |
|
- |
(a) |
Commissioner or employee involved in decision process |
233 |
|
- |
(b) |
Time frame for prohibition |
233 |
|
- |
(c) |
Written communication |
233 |
|
- |
(d) |
Commissioner or employee involved in enforcement proceedings |
233 |
|
7.16 |
- |
Miscellaneous statutory provisions |
233 |
|
7.17 |
- |
Use of Commission employment |
233 |
|
7.18 |
- |
Use of inside information |
233 |
|
- |
(a) |
Prohibition |
233 |
|
- |
(b) |
Exception for educational purposes |
233 |
|
7.19 |
- |
Coercion |
234 |
|
7.20 |
- |
Gifts, entertainment and favors |
234 |
|
7.21 |
- |
Miscellaneous statutory provisions |
234 |
|
7.22 |
- |
Scope |
234 |
|
7.23 |
- |
Initiation of investigation |
234 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Filing of complaint |
234 |
|
- |
(a)(2) |
Notification by certified mail |
234 |
|
- |
(b)(1) |
Review and report by Ethics Officer |
234 |
|
- |
(b)(2) |
Investigation opened by Commission vote |
234 |
|
- |
(b)(2)(i) |
Confidentiality of investigation |
234 |
|
- |
(b)(2)(ii) |
Notification of proceedings to other agencies |
234 |
|
- |
(b)(3) |
Unfounded complaint |
234 |
|
7.24 |
- |
Conduct of preliminary investigation |
234 |
|
- |
(a) |
Responsibility of Ethics Officer |
234 |
|
- |
(b) |
Notification of former employee |
234 |
|
- |
(c) |
Representation by counsel |
234 |
|
- |
(d) |
Report after completion of investigation |
234 |
|
7.25 |
- |
Initiation of administrative disciplinary proceedings |
234 |
|
- |
(a) |
Review by Commission of investigative report |
234 |
|
- |
(b) |
Administrative disciplinary proceeding |
234 |
|
- |
(c) |
Finding of no probable cause |
235 |
|
7.26 |
- |
Notice to former employee |
235 |
|
- |
(a) |
Notice of institution of disciplinary proceeding |
235 |
|
- |
(b) |
Contents of notice |
235 |
|
- |
(c)(1) |
Reply by former employee |
235 |
|
- |
(c)(2) |
Written request for hearing |
235 |
|
7.27 |
- |
Hearing examiner designation and qualifications |
235 |
|
- |
(a) |
Designation |
235 |
|
- |
(b)(1) |
Selection of hearing examiner |
235 |
|
- |
(b)(2) |
Job level of examiner |
235 |
|
7.28 |
- |
Hearing date |
235 |
|
- |
(a) |
Setting of date by examiner |
235 |
|
- |
(b) |
Considerations |
235 |
|
7.29 |
- |
Hearing rights of former employees |
235 |
|
7.30 |
- |
Hearing procedures |
235 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Witness list for Commission |
235 |
|
-- |
(a)(2) |
Witness list for former employees |
235 |
|
- |
(b) |
Representation |
235 |
|
- |
(c) |
Burden of proof |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(1) |
Commission-introduced documents |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(2) |
Brief by former employee |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(3) |
Introduction of Commission witnesses |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(4) |
Introduction of former employee's witnesses |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(5) |
Right to oral argument |
235 |
|
- |
(d)(6) |
Decisions made under Federal Rules of Evidence |
235 |
|
7.31 |
- |
Examiner's decision |
235 |
|
- |
(a) |
Initial determination |
235 |
|
- |
(b) |
Form of determination |
235 |
|
- |
(c) |
Copies |
235 |
|
7.32 |
- |
Appeal |
235 |
|
- |
(a) |
Right to appeal |
236 |
|
- |
(b) |
Notice of appeal |
236 |
|
- |
(c) |
Commission review of appeal |
236 |
|
- |
(d) |
Commission statement on appeal |
236 |
|
7.33 |
- |
Administrative sanctions |
236 |
|
Citation |
Subject |
Year/ |
Paper |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
8.1 |
- |
Purpose and scope |
398 |
|
8.2 |
- |
Definitions |
398 |
|
- |
(a) |
Form |
398 |
|
- |
(b) |
Chief State Election Official |
398 |
|
- |
(c) |
Active voters |
398 |
|
- |
(d) |
Inactive voters |
399 |
|
- |
(e) |
Duplicate registration application |
399 |
|
- |
(f) |
State |
399 |
|
- |
(g) |
Closed primary state |
399 |
|
8.3 |
- |
National mail voter registration form |
399 |
|
- |
(b) |
Information arranged by State |
405 |
|
8.4 |
- |
Contents |
399 |
|
- |
(a)(1) |
Full name of applicant |
399 |
|
- |
- |
- |
403 |
|
- |
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