4. Use independent designation. Consist of the word "independent" without another descriptive word or words. The designation "independent," without another descriptive word or words, is reserved for use by candidates that are not enrolled in any qualified or proposed party.; and

Sec. 10. 21-A MRSA §307, sub-§5 is enacted to read:

5.__Use obscene designation.__Consist of or comprise language that is obscene or violates any other provision of the laws of this State with respect to names.

Sec. 11. 21-A MRSA §337, sub-§2, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is amended to read:

D. A challenger or a candidate may appeal the decision of the Secretary of State by commencing an action in the Superior Court. This action shall must be conducted in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80B 80C, except as modified by this section. This action must be commenced within 5 days of the date of the decision of the Secretary of State and shall must be tried, without a jury, within 10 days of the date of that decision. Upon timely application, anyone may intervene in this action when the applicant claims an interest relating to the subject matter of the petitions, unless the applicant's interest is adequately represented by existing parties. The court shall issue a written decision containing its findings of fact and conclusions of law and setting forth the reasons for its decision within 20 days of the date of the decision of the Secretary of State.

Sec. 12. 21-A MRSA §354, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 436, §50, is further amended to read:

1. Content. A nomination petition must contain the name of only one candidate, the candidate's place of residence, the office sought and electoral division. A nomination petition may contain as many separate papers as necessary and may contain the candidate's consent required by section 355. It may also contain the candidate's political designation, which.__This designation may not exceed 3 words in length, and may not incorporate the candidate's name, or the designation or an abbreviation of the designation of a party that is qualified to nominate candidates by primary election and may not consist of or comprise language that is obscene or violates any other provision of the laws of this State with respect to names. A candidate who intends to