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urn: urn:us-la:rs:18:468
citation: "R.S. 18:468"
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breadcrumb: "Title 18 › Chapter 5 › Part IV › Subpart B"
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  - { year: 1976, number: 697, section: 1, effective_date: 1978-01-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1992, number: 949, section: 1, effective_date: 1993-01-01, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2006, number: 560, section: 1, effective_date: 2007-01-01, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2013, number: 383, section: 1, effective_date: 2013-06-18, role: amendment }
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# Close of the qualifying period

A. The qualifying period for candidates in a primary election shall close at 4:30 p.m. on the Friday after the opening of the qualifying period for candidates in the primary election or, if that Friday is a legal holiday, at 4:30 p.m. on the next day which is not a legal holiday.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, the qualifying period for candidates in a gubernatorial primary election and those in any special primary election to be held at the same time shall close at 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday after the opening of the qualifying period.