Regulation .16 Invalid Elections.

Dentist.

(1)

If an election for a dentist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

(a)

Each dentist; and

(b)

Each State dental organization affiliated with a national organization.

(2)

The notice referred to in §A(1) of this regulation shall state:

(a)

The reason that the election has been declared invalid;

(b)

The date, time, and location of the new election;

(c)

Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and

(d)

Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.

Dental Hygienist.

(1)

If an election for a dental hygienist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

(a)

Each dental hygienist; and

(b)

Each State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization.

(2)

The notice referred to in §B(1) of this regulation shall state:

(a)

The reason that the election has been declared invalid;

(b)

The date, time, and location of the new election;

(c)

Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and

(d)

Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.