As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Affidavit” means the Vermont campaign finance affidavit required under section 2982 of this chapter.
(2) “General election period” means the period beginning the day after the primary election and ending the day of the general election.
(3) “Primary election period” means the period beginning the day after primary petitions must be filed under section 2356 of this title and ending the day of the primary election.
(4) “Vermont campaign finance qualification period” means the period beginning February 15 of each even-numbered year and ending on the date on which primary petitions must be filed under section 2356 of this title.