Proceedings to recover payment
A person who has sent an invoice or other document evidencing a claim under section 476.69, or has a claim for repayment of a loan made to a nomination contestant under section 373, may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
(a) at any time, if the nomination contestant or their financial agent refuses to pay that amount or disputes that it is payable; or
(b) after the end of the three-year period referred to in subsection 476.7(1) or any extension of that period authorized under subsection 476.72(1) or section 476.73, in any other case.
The nomination contestant shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer that the proceedings have been commenced.
