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Referendums Framework Bill
Referendum advertising - Registered promoters
56: Grounds on which registration must be refused
You could also call this:
"When the Electoral Commission has to say no to a promoter's registration"
The Electoral Commission will not let a promoter register if their application is not done correctly according to section 55.
You will also be refused if the Electoral Commission does not think you are allowed to register under section 54.
The Electoral Commission will refuse your registration if your promoter name is indecent, offensive, or might confuse people.
If your name is likely to mislead voters, the Electoral Commission will not let you register.
The Electoral Commission has to follow these rules when deciding who can register.
You need to make sure you follow section 55 and are eligible under section 54 to be registered.
The Electoral Commission looks at your application and checks if you are eligible and if your name is suitable.
You have to meet the requirements of section 54 and your application must comply with section 55.
Your promoter name must not be indecent, offensive, or confusing to be accepted.
