Determination. For an alternative name to be permissible, the State Administrator or designee shall make a determination that the alternative name: Includes at least a first name or initial; Except as provided in §B of this regulation includes the candidate's given last name; and Does not include: A title, honorary title, or word that gives the impression of a title; A description of an activity, event, or experience; A reference to a business or commercial enterprise of the candidate; or An offensive or derogatory word or phrase. Permissive Alternative Names. A candidate may file an alternative name using a last name other than the candidate's given last name if the candidate: Either: Is legally entitled to use a last name other than the candidate's given last name; or Was party to an absolute divorce and continues to use the given name prior to the divorce; and Files an affidavit in support of alternative name as required under Regulation .03 of this chapter.