Montana § 13-35-214 - Illegal Influence Of Voters
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 13-35-214 — Illegal Influence Of Voters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-35-214. Illegal Influence Of Voters
Illegal influence of voters. A person may not knowingly or purposely, directly or indirectly, individually or through any other person, for any election, in order to induce any elector to vote or refrain from voting or to vote for or against any particular candidate, political party ticket, or ballot issue: (1) give, lend, agree to give or lend, offer, or promise any money, liquor, or valuable consideration or promise or endeavor to procure any money, liquor, or valuable consideration; or (2) promise to appoint another person or promise to secure or aid in securing the appointment, nomination, or election of another person to a public or private position or employment or to a position of honor, trust, or emolument in order to aid or promote the candidate's nomination or election, except that the candidate for governor may publicly announce or define the candidate's choice for lieutenant governor.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 13-35-214
What does Montana Code Annotated § 13-35-214 cover?
Section 13-35-214 ("Illegal Influence Of Voters") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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