Pennsylvania § 1711 - Preventing registration.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1711 — Preventing registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1711. Preventing registration.
(a) Prohibition.--No person may do any of the following:
(1) Knowingly and intentionally prevent an applicant who is a qualified elector from being registered.
(2) By coercion, threats of bodily injury or intimidation, intentionally prevent or attempt to prevent an applicant who is a qualified elector from being registered or a registered elector from changing political enrollment in accordance with the provisions of this part.
(3) Intentionally give or promise or offer to give money or goods to an individual as an inducement for the individual to enroll in a particular party or for a registrant to change political enrollment.
(4) Prevent a record from being used, inspected or copied.
(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 § 1711
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1711 cover?
Section 1711 ("Preventing registration.") 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 § 1711?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1711" (Pennsylvania). 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 Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 1711 apply to my situation?
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