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"If a deposit is required, it must be refundable should the candidate or party exceed a certain score; the sum and the score requested should not be excessive. "

Document

CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.1.3.vi

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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Summaries

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