New Jersey § 19:53-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:53-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:53-1.
Any unauthorized person found in possession of any such voting machine in use or to
be used in any election, or keys thereof, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree . Any person willfully tampering or attempting to tamper with, disarrange, deface
or impair in any manner whatsoever, or destroy any such voting machine while the same
is in use at any election, or who shall, after such machine is locked in order to
preserve the registration or record of any election made by the same, tamper or attempt
to tamper with any such voting machine, shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:53-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:53-1 cover?
Section 19:53-1 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 § 19:53-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 19:53-1 apply to my situation?
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