Section 17-25.3-4. – Penalties.
§ 17-25.3-4. Penalties. (a) Any person who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. (b) The state board of elections may impose a civil penalty upon any person, business entity, or political […]
Section 17-28-8. – Adoption of rules. [Repealed effective January 1, 2023.]
§ 17-28-8. Adoption of rules. [Repealed effective January 1, 2023.] The secretary of state and board of elections shall adopt rules to facilitate the administration of this chapter by state and local agencies and boards of canvassers. History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 339, § 1. § 17-28-8. [Repealed effective January 1, 2023.] History of Section.P.L. […]
Section 17-26-1. – Felonies.
§ 17-26-1. Felonies. Every person who is convicted of any offense under this title which has been classified by the general assembly as a felony shall be imprisoned for a term of not more than ten (10) years, or fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or […]
Section 17-26-2. – Misdemeanors.
§ 17-26-2. Misdemeanors. Every person who is convicted of any offense under this title which has been classified by the general assembly as a misdemeanor shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one year, or fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 201, §1; P.L. 1985, […]
Section 17-26-3. – Petty misdemeanors.
§ 17-26-3. Petty misdemeanors. Every person who is convicted of any offense under this title which has been classified by the general assembly as a petty misdemeanor shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 201, […]
Section 17-27-1. – Definitions.
§ 17-27-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Aggregate amount” means the total of all contributions made to a particular general officer, candidate for general office, or political party within the time period set forth; (2) “Business entity” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, firm, corporation, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust, or any […]
Section 17-27-2. – Affidavits required.
§ 17-27-2. Affidavits required. In connection with contracts for goods or services to be provided at a cost of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more between a state vendor and a state agency, whether written or unwritten, the state vendor shall execute, under oath, an affidavit concerning reportable contributions pursuant to chapter 25 of this […]
Section 17-27-3. – Filing of affidavits.
§ 17-27-3. Filing of affidavits. (a) The affidavit required by § 17-27-2 shall be filed, together with a copy of the contract or a written summary of the principal terms of the contract, with the board of elections. If the contract is in writing, then the affidavit shall be filed within sixty (60) days of […]
Section 17-27-4. – Notification and enforcement.
§ 17-27-4. Notification and enforcement. (a) The board of elections shall prepare a form affidavit for use by state vendors in compliance with the requirements of § 17-27-2. (b) Each state agency which solicits or contracts with state vendors shall establish procedures for informing state vendors and potential state vendors of the requirements of this […]
Section 17-27-5. – Civil penalties.
§ 17-27-5. Civil penalties. (a) Any state vendor found by the board of elections to have willfully and knowingly violated the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per offense. (b) Any state vendor found by the board of elections to have willfully […]