§ NMSA 1978, § 1-6B-13Prohibition of nonsubstantive requirements

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Prohibition of nonsubstantive requirements.
A. If the intention of the voter is clearly discernable in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-1-5.2 NMSA 1978, an abbreviation, misspelling or other minor variation in the form of the
name of a candidate or a political party shall be accepted as a valid vote.
B. Failure to satisfy a nonsubstantive requirement, such as using paper or envelopes of a specified size or weight, does not invalidate a document submitted pursuant to the Uniform Military
and Overseas Voters Act.
C. Notarization is not required for the execution of any document required by the Uniform
Military and Overseas Voters Act."

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