Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:567.1 – As used in this Subpart, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to each, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning:
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:567.1
- Board: means the State Board of Election Supervisors. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:567.1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Federal election: means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for federal office; and a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of president. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:567.1
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Title III: means Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, P. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:567.1
As used in this Subpart, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to each, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning:
(1) “Board” means the State Board of Election Supervisors.
(2) “Complainant” means the person who files a complaint with the board under this Subpart.
(3) “Federal election” means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for federal office; and a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of president.
(4) “Respondent” means any state or local election official whose actions relating to a federal election are asserted, in a complaint under this Subpart, to be in violation of Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
(5) “Title III” means Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, P.L. 107-252, 52 U.S.C. §§ 21081–21085.
Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; Acts 2019, No. 374, §1, eff. June 19, 2019.