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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, § 222: Rule-making authority, 2003

The Secretary of State may adopt rules for handling complaints about compliance with Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

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“The Secretary of State may adopt rules for handling complaints about compliance with Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.”

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Rule-making authority

The Secretary of State may adopt rules for handling complaints about compliance with Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

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§ 222Rule-making authorityProvision

The Secretary of State may adopt rules for handling complaints about compliance with Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

The Secretary of State is authorized to adopt rules establishing an administrative procedure for handling complaints relating to compliance with the provisions of Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2003, c. 407, §16 (NEW).]
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  • State may adopt rules for handling complaints about compliance with Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act

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