**Please note the following is a summary of information from associated government websites.  It is meant as a guide to assist in placing election oriented advertising campaigns.  It is for reference only as is not an official interpretation of the governing legislation.  The official documents and legal counsel should be consulted to ensure accuracy.

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Governed by Alberta Elections Act

• Every printed or electronic election advertisement, handbill, placard or poster, shall include on its front, in legible form, the name and address of the sponsor.
  
• Municipal or local by-laws concerning prohibitions against posting election campaign material should be consulted.

For the complete Act, visit:
http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/files/Documents/Guide_for_Candidates_on_the_Election_Act.pdf
 
Amendments current as of October 2011
Date of OMAC update: November 2011


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