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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExample Petition MINNESOTA BALLOT QUESTION PETITION SIGNER’S OATH “I swear (or affirm) that I know the contents and purpose of this petition and that I signed the petition only once and of my own free will.” ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PETITION IS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC INSPECTION ***********ALL INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED IN BY PERSON(S) SIGNING THE PETITION UNLESS DISABILITY PREVENTS THE PERSON(S) FROM DOING SO.*********** DATE PRINT FIRST, MIDDLE, AND LAST NAME YEAR OF BIRTH (If born in 2003 list month and day) SIGNATURE RESIDENCE ADDRESS (number and street or route and box number) (Not a P.O. Box) CITY OR TOWNSHIP COUNTY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. “Each petition must have a short title describing the purpose of the petition.” M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(C) The language on the petition must be printed in no smaller than at 10 point type. M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(B) The signer’s oath and the signature lines must be on the same side of the paper. M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(A) “Each petition page must have a signer’s oath in no smaller than 12 – point bold type. If the form of the signer’s oath is not specified by statute, the following oath must be used: “I swear (or affirm) that I know the contents and purpose of this petition and that I signed this petition only once and of my own free will.” M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(F) “Each petition page must have no more than ten signatures lines. The signature lines must be consecutively numbered. Each signature line must have space for the date of signature; a signature; and each signatory’s year of birth; printed first, middle, and last name; and residence address, municipality, and county.” M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(H) “Each petition page must include the following statement immediately above the signature lines: “All information must be filled in by person(s) signing the petition unless disability prevents the person(s) from doing so.” MR. 8205.1010, subp. 2(G) Each petition page must include the following statement “All information on this petition is subject to public inspection” M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(I) The petition cannot be prepared on paper larger than 8 ½ inches wide by 14 inches long. M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(A) DO NOT USE THIS AS YOUR ACTUAL PETITION. This is only an example to provide guidance in preparing your petition Insert the language of your ballot question here. For specific requirements please refer to the statute or statutes that authorize the question to be placed on the ballot. “Each petition page must have a statement summarizing the purpose of the petition.” M.R. 8205.1010, subp. 2(D)