New Jersey § 19:34-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:34-40.
No person, directly or indirectly, by himself or through any other person: Voting or agreeing to vote. a. Shall receive, agree or contract for, before or during an election, any money,
gift, loan or other valuable consideration, office, place or employment, for himself
or any other person, for voting or agreeing to vote, or for coming or agreeing to
come to the polls, or for refraining or agreeing to refrain from voting, or for voting
or agreeing to vote, or refraining or agreeing to refrain from voting for any particular
person or persons at any election. Voting or refraining from voting. b. Shall receive any money or other valuable thing during or after an election,
because of himself, or any other person, having voted or refrained from voting for
any particular person or persons at such election, or because of himself, or any other
person having come to the polls or remained away from the polls at such election,
or because of having induced any other person to vote or refrain from voting, or to
vote or refrain from voting for any particular person or persons, or to come to or
remain away from the polls at such election. Securing delegates or indorsements. c. Shall receive any money or other valuable thing before, during or after an election,
because of himself, or any other person having voted to secure the election or indorsement
of any other person as the nominee or candidate of any convention, organized assemblage
of delegates or other body, representing, or claiming to represent, a political party
or principle, or any club, society or association, or because of himself or any other
person having aided in securing the selection or indorsement of any other person as
a nominee or candidate as above.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:34-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-40 cover?
Section 19:34-40 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 19:34-40?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-40" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 19:34-40 apply to my situation?
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