Me. Stat. tit. 21-A § 3

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 3 - Signatures and names

When this Title requires a name or signature on a document, immaterial irregularities do not invalidate the name or signature if the identity of the person named is clear to the public official charged with reviewing that document. [2009, c. 538, §2(AMD).]

1.Immaterial irregularities. Immaterial irregularities include, but are not limited to, misspelling, inclusion or omission of initials and substitution of initials or nicknames for given names.

[1997, c. 436, §8(AMD).]

2.Application. This policy applies to circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Absentee ballot applications; [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
B. Absentee ballot affidavits; [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
C. Signatures on petitions; and [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
D. Names appearing for write-in candidates on ballots. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]

[2009, c. 538, §2(AMD).]

21-A M.R.S. § 3

1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) . 1997, c. 436, § 8 (AMD) . 2009, c. 538, § 2 (AMD) .