Pennsylvania § 1705 - Votes.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1705 — Votes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1705. Votes.
(a) Prohibition.--An election officer may not do any of the following:
(1) Knowingly refuse the vote of a registered elector.
(2) Knowingly accept the vote of an individual not registered under this part. This paragraph does not apply to a person in actual military service or an individual having an order of court.
(3) Knowingly receive a vote from a person falsely claiming to be a registered elector.
(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1705
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1705 cover?
Section 1705 ("Votes.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1705?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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