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"Monetary deposits may be of a sufficient amount to discourage frivolous candidacies but should not be so high as to prevent legitimate political parties or independent candidates from obtaining access to the ballot."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States, p. 63

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Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including a reasonable monetary fee or deposit.