Sec. 33.14.02.04. Deadline for Notice and Certification — General Elections

A. In General. For a candidate participating only in a general election:

(1) The notice of intent shall be filed with the State Board no later than the deadline for filing a declaration of intent; and

(2) The certification that seed money has been raised shall be filed with the State Board no later than 5 p.m. on the first Monday in August in the year of the general election.

B. Exceptions.

(1) A candidate need not file a notice of intent for the general election if the candidate qualified for and received public funds in the primary election.

(2) A candidate need not file a certification for the general election if the candidate filed a certification for the primary election.

C. Withdrawal.

(1) A candidate that qualified for and received public contributions in the primary election may decline to receive public funds for the general election.

(2) A candidate declines to receive public funds for the general election by filing a written notice with the State Board not later than 5 days after the State Board certifies the gubernatorial primary election.