375. Under the authority of the Chief Electoral Officer, the returning officer and, during an election period, the assistant designated by the returning officer to receive nomination papers, may grant an authorization to an independent candidate who files an application for authorization in accordance with sections 400 and 400.1.
On granting an authorization, the returning officer or the assistant shall inform the Chief Electoral Officer.
1987, c. 57, s. 375; 1999, c. 25, s. 38; 2001, c. 25, s. 91; 2002, c. 37, s. 179; 2009, c. 11, s. 40.