Pennsylvania § 1703 - Application.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1703 — Application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1703. Application.
(a) Prohibition.--An individual may not do any of the following:
(1) Apply for registration with knowledge or reason to know that the individual is not entitled to registration.
(2) Apply for a change of residence with knowledge or reason to know that the individual is not entitled to the change.
(3) Declare as residence a place or address which the individual knows is not the individual's legal residence.
(4) Intentionally impersonate another in an application for registration.
(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, and to forfeit the right of suffrage for ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1703
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1703 cover?
Section 1703 ("Application.") 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 § 1703?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 1703 apply to my situation?
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