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Section 16-901 – Offenses Relating to Certificates of Candidacy or Nomination

    (a)    A person may not falsely or fraudulently:         (1)    make, deface, or destroy a certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination or any part of the certificate; or         (2)    file or suppress a certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination that has been duly filed.     (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on […]

Section 16-902 – Wagers on Elections

    (a)    A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this article.     (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 to be paid to the State.     (c)    Any deposit […]

Section 16-903 – Individuals Attired or Equipped as Officials Prohibited; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip an individual, or permit an individual to be attired or equipped, in a manner which creates the appearance that the individual is performing an official or governmental function in connection with an election, including:         (1)    wearing a public or private […]