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§ 16-1012 – Intimidation of elector by employer; classification

16-1012. Intimidation of elector by employer; classification A. It is unlawful for an employer knowingly: 1. In paying employees the salary or wages due them, to enclose their pay in envelopes upon which there is written or printed any political mottoes, devices or arguments, containing threats, express or implied, intended or calculated to influence the […]

§ 16-1013 – Coercion or intimidation of elector; classification

16-1013. Coercion or intimidation of elector; classification A. It is unlawful for a person knowingly: 1. Directly or indirectly, to make use of force, violence or restraint, or to inflict or threaten infliction, by himself or through any other person, of any injury, damage, harm or loss, or in any manner to practice intimidation upon […]

§ 16-1014 – Corruption of electors; classification

16-1014. Corruption of electors; classification A. It is unlawful for a person, directly or indirectly, by himself or through any other person knowingly: 1. To treat, give, pay, loan, contribute, offer or promise money or other valuable consideration, or to give, offer or promise an office, place or employment, or to promise or to procure […]

§ 16-1015 – Election wagers; classification

16-1015. Election wagers; classification A person who, before or during an election provided by law, knowingly makes, offers or accepts a bet or wager, or takes a share or interest in, or in any manner becomes a party to the bet or wager, or provides or agrees to provide money to be used by another […]

§ 16-961 – Definitions

16-961. Definitions (Caution: 1998 Prop 105 applies) A. The terms " candidate’s campaign committee, " " contribution, " " expenditures, " " exploratory committee, " " independent expenditure, " " personal monies, " " political committee" and " statewide office" are defined in section 16-901. B. 1. " Election cycle" means the period between successive […]

§ 16-1001 – Applicability of penal provisions

16-1001. Applicability of penal provisions The provisions of this title defining crimes involving elections and crimes against the elective franchise, and prescribing penalties therefor, apply to any general, primary or special election or to any election called by a board of supervisors for any purpose for which the board is authorized by law to call […]

§ 16-1005 – Ballot abuse; violation; classification

16-1005. Ballot abuse; violation; classification A. Any person who knowingly marks a voted or unvoted ballot or ballot envelope with the intent to fix an election for that person’s own benefit or for that of another person is guilty of a class 5 felony. B. It is unlawful to offer or provide any consideration to […]