18.1. For the effects of the provisions of this Law, it should be verif ed that there is no double aff liation to parties that are already registered or pending registration.

18.2. In the event that a citizen appears in more than one list of members of political parties, the Institute or the competent Local Public Body will inform the involved political parties so that they can express what is in their best interest. To remedy the double aff liation, the Institute will summon the citizen so that he makes a statement on the issue and, if he fails to do so, the most recent affiliation will prevail.