Pennsylvania § 1713 - Solicitation of registration.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1713 — Solicitation of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1713. Solicitation of registration.
(a) Prohibition.--A person may not give, solicit or accept payment or financial incentive to obtain a voter registration if the payment or incentive is based upon the number of registrations or applications obtained.
(b) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500 or to imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than one year, or both.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1713
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1713 cover?
Section 1713 ("Solicitation of 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 § 1713?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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