Political party

(1) Political parties which are entered in the non-profit associations and foundations register not later than ninety days before election day may participate in Riigikogu elections. [RT I, 10.12.2010, 1 - entry into force 01.04.2011]

(2) [Repealed - RT I 2010, 29, 150 - entry into force 01.01.2011]

(3) Political parties shall participate in Riigikogu elections under their own name.

(4) A political party shall, upon nominating candidates, submit a written notice to the State Electoral Office which sets out the names, personal identification codes, addresses and telecommunications numbers of the authorised representatives of the political party. A person entitled to represent a political party according to the Non-profit Associations Act or the articles of association of the political party shall sign the notice. [RT I, 06.05.2016, 1 - entry into force 01.01.2017]

(5) A political party may authorise up to two persons to represent the party.

(6) [Repealed - RT I 2010, 29, 150 - entry into force 01.01.2011]