13-15-111. Write-in elections -- general election. - Montana Statutes

     13-15-111. Write-in elections -- general election. (1) An individual elected by having the individual's name written in at the general election and receiving the largest number of votes counted as provided in 13-15-206(5) shall:
     (a) file with the secretary of state or election administrator, not later than 10 days after the official canvass, a written declaration indicating the individual's acceptance of the position for which elected;
     (b) comply with the provisions of 13-37-225; and
     (c) pay the required filing fee or, if indigent, comply with 13-10-203.
     (2) If an individual fails to comply with the requirements in subsection (1), the individual may not assume the position for which elected.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 298, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 591, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 475, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 586, L. 2005.