§ 5005. — 5005. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 511, Sec. 7.)

(a)
Until otherwise provided for by statute, a political party newly qualified pursuant to Section 5100 shall carry on its activities in accordance with procedures applicable to any other political party that has detailed statutory provisions applicable to its operation as shall be designated by the newly qualified party. The temporary officers of the newly qualified political party elected pursuant to Section 5001 shall file notice of its selection with the Secretary of State not later than 30 days after the political party qualifies.
(b)
Until otherwise provided for by statute, a political party newly qualified pursuant to Section 5151 shall carry on its activities in accordance
with procedures applicable to any other political party that has detailed statutory provisions applicable to its operation as shall be designated by the newly qualified party, except that the newly qualified party shall not be required to use a primary election to nominate candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States prior to the presidential general election at which the party qualifies to participate, whose names shall appear on the presidential general election ballot. The temporary officers of the newly qualified political party elected pursuant to Section 5001 shall file notice of its selection with the Secretary of State not later than 30 days after the political party qualifies.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 511, Sec. 7. (AB 1419) Effective January 1, 2014.