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Governed by Le Directeur Général des Élections du Québec, Financing and Expenses
Election posters and billboards
- Notwithstanding any inconsistent legislative or regulatory provision, election posters and billboards shall not be subject, during an election period, to any restriction or condition except as provided by this Act.
- All advertising relating to an election and done during an election period must be clearly identified
- In the seven days following the day on which the order is issued, no election advertising in any medium can be done except by the Chief Electoral Officer.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent legislative or regulatory provision, election posters and billboards shall not be subject, during an election period, to any restriction or condition except as provided by this Act.
For the complete Elections Financing and Expenses Section, visit:
http://www.electionsquebec.qc.ca/english/provincial/media/financing-and-election-expenses.php?n=5#no6
Amendments current as of July 2008
Date of OMAC Update: November 2009
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