Section 3 - Signatures and namesWhen 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).]
1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) . 1997, c. 436, § 8 (AMD) . 2009, c. 538, § 2 (AMD) .