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Department 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATEDivision 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLESBureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
Chapter 510 - ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR TITLE III OF THE HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002 (HAVA)
Section 250-510-3 - Complaints

29- 250 C.M.R. ch. 510, § 3

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Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 250-510-3 - Complaints
1. Who may file. Any person who believes that a violation of any provision of Title III has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur in a federal election may file a complaint as provided under this rule.
2. Form of complaint. A complaint shall be in writing, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, and shall contain the following information:
A. The full name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address if applicable, of the complainant;
B.Identification of the local or state official (by name or by reference to the office) who is alleged to have violated Title III (the "respondent");
C. A description of the alleged violation of Title III that is alleged to have occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, sufficient to apprise the Secretary of State and the respondent of the nature and specifics of the complaint;
D.An indication whether the complainant wishes to request a hearing; and
E.The signature of the complainant sworn to under oath or affirmation before a notary public or attorney at law.

The Secretary of State's office will accommodate an individual's disability and offer assistance, if appropriate, in this process.

3. Time for filing. A complaint shall be filed within 60 days after the occurrence of the actions or events that form the basis for the complaint or within 60 days after the complainant reasonably became aware of the alleged violation(s).
4. Place of filing. Complaints must be filed, either in person or by mail, with the Elections Division of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.

(APA Office Note: The Elections Division of the Secretary of State is currently located in the Burton M. Cross State Office Building, 111 Sewall Street, Augusta, Maine. Mail should be addressed to: The Secretary of State, Elections Division, 101 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0101.)

5. Withdrawal of complaint. At any time, a complainant may withdraw a complaint by providing written notice to the Secretary of State.

29- 250 C.M.R. ch. 510, § 3