Section 8. Qualifications And Certification

A. A candidate choosing to obtain financing pursuant to the Voter Action Act shall abide by Section 1-19A-3 NMSA 1978 to become an applicant candidate. B. A candidate choosing to become a certified candidate shall abide by Section 1-19A-4 NMSA 1978 for obtaining qualifying contributions. C. A candidate choosing to become a certified candidate may abide by Section 1-19A-5 NMSA 1978 for obtaining seed money. D. A candidate choosing to become a certified candidate shall abide by Section 1-19A-6 NMSA 1978 for submittal of certification documents. A candidate shall submit the qualifying contributions by a consolidated cashiers check or by cash. E. The secretary of state shall determine whether an applicant candidate shall become a certified candidate pursuant to Section 1-19A-6 NMSA 1978.