Indiana § 3-7-16-18 - Prohibited acts
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 3-7-16-18 — Prohibited acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-7-16-18. Prohibited acts
Sec. 18. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(5), an employee or a volunteer of the office shall not do any of the following:
(1) Seek to influence an applicant's political preference or party registration.
(2) Display any political preference or party allegiance, including any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.
(3) Make any statement to an applicant or take any action the purpose or effect of which is to discourage the applicant from registering to vote.
(4) Make any statement to an applicant or take any action whose purpose or effect is to lead the applicant to believe that a decision whether or not to register has any bearing on the availability of services or benefits.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.58.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 3-7-16-18
What does Indiana Code § 3-7-16-18 cover?
Section 3-7-16-18 ("Prohibited acts") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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