BEFORE THE SECRETARY OF STATE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I and II, and amendment of ARM 44.3.102, 44.3.103, 44.3.104, 44.3.105, 44.3.106, 44.3.107, 44.3.108, 44.3.109, 44.3.110, 44.3.113, 44.3.1303, 44.3.1712, 44.3.2005, 44.3.2010, 44.3.2015, 44.3.2114, 44.3.2203, 44.3.2401, 44.3.2405, 44.3.2511, 44.9.305, and 44.9.402 pertaining to elections

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT

TO: All Concerned Persons

1. On May 8, 2008, the office of the Secretary of State published MAR Notice No. 44-2-144 pertaining to the proposed adoption and amendment of the above-stated rules at page 930 of the 2008 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 9.

2. The department has adopted New Rule I (ARM 44.9.314) and New Rule II (ARM 44.9.315) as proposed. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

3. No comments or testimony were received.

4. The new rules and amendments will be applied retroactively to June 2, 2008.

SECRETARY OF STATE

/s/ Brad Johnson                                                               /s/ Janice Doggett

Brad Johnson                                                                   Janice Doggett

Secretary of State                                                            Rule Reviewer

Certified June 16, 2008.